Niğde
Niğde | |
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View from Niğde Castle | |
| Coordinates: 37°58′00″N 34°40′45″E / 37.96667°N 34.67917°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Niğde |
| District | Niğde |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Emrah Özdemir (AK Party) |
| Elevation | 1,276 m (4,186 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 170,511 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 51660 |
| Area code | 0388 |
| Website | www |
Niğde (Turkish pronunciation: [ni:de]; Ancient Greek: Νίγδη; Hittite: Nahita, Naxita) is a city and is located in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. It is the seat of Niğde Province and Niğde District. Its population is 170,511 (2022). It lies at an elevation of 1,276 m (4,186 ft).
The city is small with plenty of green space and gardens around the houses. Its people generally tend to be religious and conservative.
Medieval monuments are scattered about the centre of the town, especially around the market place.
The nearest airport is Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) which is 90.6 km (50.6 miles) away.