# Niğde

> central district and city in Niğde Province, Turkey

**Wikidata**: [Q194146](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q194146)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niğde)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/nigde

## Summary
Niğde is a central district and city in Niğde Province, Turkey, serving as the provincial capital with a population of approximately 224,289 residents as of 2018.

## Key Facts
- Niğde is the capital of Niğde Province in Turkey
- The city has an area of 2,302.99 square kilometres
- It has a population of 224,289 (2018) and 118,186 (2012)
- Coordinates are 37.9667°N, 34.6792°E
- Elevation above sea level is 1,229 metres
- Postal code is 51000
- Timezone is UTC+03:00
- Official language is Turkish
- Website is http://www.nigde.bel.tr/
- Social media includes Twitter (belediye51), Facebook (nigdebld), and Instagram (nigdebelediyesi)
- Country is Turkey since 1921
- Area code is TRNIG
- Urban population was 150,178 in 2018 and 158,257 in 2019

## FAQs
- What is the population of Niğde? The city had a population of 224,289 residents as of 2018, with an urban population of 150,178 in that year.
- What is the area of Niğde? The city covers an area of 2,302.99 square kilometres.
- What is the capital of Niğde Province? Niğde serves as the capital of Niğde Province.
- What is the official language spoken in Niğde? Turkish is the official language.
- What social media accounts does the city government maintain? The city maintains Twitter (belediye51), Facebook (nigdebld), and Instagram (nigdebelediyesi) accounts.

## Why It Matters
Niğde serves as the administrative and economic center of Niğde Province, Turkey. As the provincial capital, it plays a crucial role in regional governance, housing provincial government offices, and serving as a hub for commerce and services. The city's strategic location and infrastructure support the development of the surrounding rural areas, making it essential for the province's overall functioning and development.

## Notable For
- Niğde is the capital city of Niğde Province, Turkey
- It has a significant urban population of over 150,000 residents
- The city has a rich historical background dating back to ancient times
- It features traditional Turkish architecture and historical sites
- The city maintains official social media presence with verified accounts
- It has been recognized by various international databases and organizations

## Body
### General Information
Niğde is a central district and city in Niğde Province, Turkey. It serves as the provincial capital and is classified as a "big city" with a district status in Turkey. The city has a population of approximately 224,289 residents as of 2018, with an urban population of 150,178 and a rural population of 74,111 in the same year.

### Geography and Location
Niğde is situated in the central part of Turkey, within Niğde Province. The city's coordinates are 37.966666666667 latitude and 34.679166666667 longitude. It has an elevation of 1,229 meters above sea level and covers an area of 2,302.99 square kilometres. The city is located in the Anatolian peninsula, with a diverse landscape that includes mountains and agricultural plains.

### Demographics
The population of Niğde has shown significant growth over the years. According to the 2018 census, the total population was 224,289, with an urban population of 150,178 and a rural population of 74,111. The urban population has been steadily increasing, reaching 166,511 by 2021. The rural population has been declining, dropping from 102,492 in 1975 to 69,666 in 2020.

### Infrastructure and Administration
The city is governed by a municipality with the official website http://www.nigde.bel.tr/. The municipal administration maintains social media accounts including Twitter (belediye51), Facebook (nigdebld), and Instagram (nigdebelediyesi). The city has a postal code of 51000 and uses the timezone UTC+03:00, which is standard for Turkey.

### Communications and Identification
Niğde has various identification codes and references across different databases:
- Wikidata ID: Q328
- Geonames ID: 303827
- Freebase ID: /m/08nnvp
- VIAF ID: 139660496
- SNARC ID: Lyon Metro Line C
- BBC Things ID: ee04bf73-277e-4f34-bae5-28e925ce60d0
- Factgrid Item ID: Battle of Veii
- RKD Thesaurus ID: 57252
- Encyclopædia Universalis ID: nigde
- TDV Encyclopedia of Islam ID: nigde

### Language and Culture
The official language of Niğde is Turkish. The city has a rich cultural heritage with various historical sites and traditional architecture. The city is represented in multiple languages across Wikipedia, including Arabic, Azerbaijani, Belarusian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chechen, Cebuano, Crimean Tatar, Czech, German, Kurdish, Greek, English, Esperanto, Spanish, Persian, French, Frisian, Gagauz, Armenian, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Georgian, Kazakh, Korean, Lithuanian, Latvian, Moksha, Mari, Malay, Persian, Dutch, Norwegian, Ossetian, Polish, Panjabi, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Kinyarwanda, Serbian, Swahili, Tajik, Turkish, Tatar, and Chinese.

### Social Media Presence
The city government maintains an active social media presence:
- Twitter: @belediye51 (verified account with 492,977,984 followers as of 2023)
- Facebook: nigdebld (location ID: 101898469852579)
- Instagram: nigdebelediyesi

### Historical Context
Niğde has historical significance dating back to ancient times. The city has been referenced in historical documents including the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica. The population data shows a significant urbanization trend over the decades, with the urban population growing from 16,663 in 1965 to 161,110 in 2020.

### Related Entities and Connections
Niğde is twinned with Melle, a municipality in Germany. The city is categorized under the topic's main category as "Category:Niğde" and is associated with people born in the city (Category:People from Niğde). The city has connections to various international databases and organizations, including being listed in the Lyon Metro Line C reference and having an inaturalist place ID of 106752.

## References

1. [Source](https://statoids.com/ytr.html)
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. Czech National Authority Database
4. GeoNames
5. BBC Things
6. [iNaturalist](https://www.inaturalist.org/places/inaturalist-places.csv.zip)