Tunceli facts for kids
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Tunceli
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Tunceli in Munzur valley
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 Tunceli
Location in Turkey
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| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Tunceli |
| District | Tunceli |
| Elevation | 914 m (2,999 ft) |
| Population
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35,161 |
| Time zone | TRT (UTC+3) |
Tunceli is a city in Turkey. It is the main city of Tunceli Province. In 2021, about 35,161 people lived there. Most people in Tunceli are Kurds. The city is located in the beautiful Munzur valley.
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What's in a Name? The Story of Tunceli
Before it was called Tunceli, this city had other names. During the time of the Ottoman Empire, it was known as Kalan or Mameki. The name Tunceli is quite new. It means "bronze fist" in the Turkish language. The word tunç means "bronze," and eli means "fist."
Why Did the Name Change?
The area where Tunceli is located was once called Dersim. In 1935, the government changed the name of the province to Tunceli. The city of Kalan became the capital of this new province in 1938. It was also renamed Tunceli.
Some people believe the name Dersim comes from Kurdish or Zazaki words. They think der means "door" and sim means "silver." So, Dersim could mean "silver door." There has been some disagreement about whether the city should be called Dersim or Tunceli. In 2019, local leaders tried to change the name back to Dersim. However, the governor said this was against the law.
A Look Back: Tunceli's History
Tunceli, known as Kalan in the past, was part of the Dersim region. This was during the time of the Ottoman Empire. In 1847, Dersim became a special administrative area called a sanjak. Its main town was Hozat.
Tunceli in Modern Turkey
After the country of Turkey was formed in 1923, Tunceli Province was created in 1935. In 1946, the old town of Kalan was officially renamed Tunceli. It then became the capital city of the province.
Tunceli was a key area during a time when the Turkish government wanted to make everyone in the country speak Turkish and follow Turkish culture. This led to a conflict known as the Dersim rebellion.
Today, Tunceli is known for its excellent schools. It often ranks very high in national education results.
How People Make a Living in Tunceli
The main way people earn money in Tunceli is by raising animals. This is a very important part of the local economy.
Farming and Natural Resources
When it comes to farming, wheat is the only major crop grown here. The area also has natural resources like chromium, salt, and marble. However, only salt is currently being mined and produced. There are also a few small factories that process farm products.
Tunceli's Weather: Hot Summers, Cold Winters
Tunceli has a type of weather called a continental climate. This means it has very hot and dry summers. The winters are cold and usually have a lot of snow.
| Climate data for Tunceli (1991–2020, extremes 1960–2020) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 14.2 (57.6) |
19.4 (66.9) |
26.0 (78.8) |
32.2 (90.0) |
36.6 (97.9) |
39.0 (102.2) |
43.5 (110.3) |
43.5 (110.3) |
40.3 (104.5) |
35.6 (96.1) |
27.0 (80.6) |
21.7 (71.1) |
43.5 (110.3) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 3.8 (38.8) |
5.8 (42.4) |
12.1 (53.8) |
18.5 (65.3) |
24.3 (75.7) |
30.7 (87.3) |
35.5 (95.9) |
36.0 (96.8) |
30.8 (87.4) |
23.2 (73.8) |
13.9 (57.0) |
6.0 (42.8) |
20.1 (68.2) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −1.0 (30.2) |
0.6 (33.1) |
6.4 (43.5) |
12.1 (53.8) |
17.0 (62.6) |
22.8 (73.0) |
27.3 (81.1) |
27.4 (81.3) |
21.9 (71.4) |
15.2 (59.4) |
7.0 (44.6) |
1.3 (34.3) |
13.2 (55.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −4.6 (23.7) |
−3.4 (25.9) |
1.5 (34.7) |
6.3 (43.3) |
10.2 (50.4) |
14.7 (58.5) |
19.1 (66.4) |
19.0 (66.2) |
13.5 (56.3) |
8.6 (47.5) |
1.9 (35.4) |
−2.1 (28.2) |
7.1 (44.8) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −30.3 (−22.5) |
−29.0 (−20.2) |
−24.7 (−12.5) |
−7.1 (19.2) |
−0.1 (31.8) |
1.0 (33.8) |
9.2 (48.6) |
7.7 (45.9) |
2.6 (36.7) |
−4.0 (24.8) |
−16.4 (2.5) |
−25.6 (−14.1) |
−30.3 (−22.5) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 121.0 (4.76) |
103.7 (4.08) |
110.1 (4.33) |
100.1 (3.94) |
73.8 (2.91) |
16.6 (0.65) |
5.0 (0.20) |
5.0 (0.20) |
23.5 (0.93) |
60.4 (2.38) |
86.5 (3.41) |
120.9 (4.76) |
826.6 (32.54) |
| Average precipitation days | 11.50 | 10.83 | 14.07 | 15.10 | 13.60 | 5.27 | 2.40 | 1.77 | 3.83 | 9.03 | 8.83 | 11.50 | 107.7 |
| Average snowy days | 7.7 | 3.7 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 3.5 | 17.5 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 74.7 | 71.3 | 63.2 | 59.7 | 58.6 | 46.9 | 38.6 | 36.3 | 42.4 | 58.7 | 69.4 | 75.9 | 57.9 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 102.3 | 118.7 | 164.3 | 195.0 | 257.3 | 324.0 | 356.5 | 331.7 | 276.0 | 207.7 | 153.0 | 96.1 | 2,582.6 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 3.3 | 4.2 | 5.3 | 6.5 | 8.3 | 10.8 | 11.5 | 10.7 | 9.2 | 6.7 | 5.1 | 3.1 | 7.1 |
| Source 1: Turkish State Meteorological Service | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: NOAA (humidity), Meteomanz(snowy days 2014-2023) | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Tunceli para niños
