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Bahçedere, Turkey

Bitlis · Turkey

Bahçedere is a small town in Bitlis, Turkey with a population of 1,072. Elevation: 5,820 ft (1,774 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,072 Population 2/sq mi density
5,820 ft Elevation 1,774 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
23.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Bahçedere

Bahçedere is a village in the Adilcevaz District of Bitlis Province in Turkey. Its population is 1,072 (2021).

People

Population1,072
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain23.8 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation5,820 ft (1,774 m)
Population1,072
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation5,820 ft (1,774 m)
Coordinates38.8005°, 42.6381°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceBitlis
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation23.8 inches (604 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.0 inches (25 cm)

About Bahçedere

Bahçedere is a small town in Turkey (Bitlis) with a population of 1,072. The city sits at an elevation of 5,820 feet (1,774 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Bahçedere experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,820 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below Turkey avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,820 ft (1,774 m)
Area600.2 sq mi (1,554.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates38.8005°N, 42.6381°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.8"
37% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 10.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

320 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 22, 2025.

Oct 23, 2011 27 km NNE of Van, Turkey M7.1 76 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 42 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 57 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 85 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 70 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 143 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 83 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 51 km
Jun 25, 2020 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey M5.4 117 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 144 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 145 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 90 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 76 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 140 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M5.2 46 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km N of Van, Turkey M5.1 62 km
Sep 17, 1994 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey M5.1 137 km
Oct 24, 2011 25 km NW of Van, Turkey M5.0 51 km
Sep 17, 2013 17 km S of Varto, Turkey M5.0 102 km
Mar 26, 2012 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey M5.0 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 39 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 123 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in
March 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in Wettest
May 53°F (11°C) 2.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
July 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in

Bahçedere has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 30°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Bahçedere

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radyo 13 - AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Bahçedere

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ahlat Müzesi

Ski Resorts Near Bahçedere

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Abalı Kayak Merkezi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bitlis Kayak Merkezi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nemrut Kayak Merkezi 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Bahçedere

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Van Ferit Melen AirportVANMedium Airport
Tatvan Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Istanbul

🇹🇷 About Turkey

Capital Ankara
Population 82,319,724
Area 780,580 km²
GDP (USD) $1,141,242,864,657
GDP per capita $13,375
HDI 0.838
Life expectancy 77.2 years
Internet users 86.0%
Urban population 89.0%
Currency TRY (Lira)
Languages Turkish
Calling code +90
TLD .tr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Turkey

7 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Yılbaşı
Apr 23 National Independence & Children's Day Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı
May 1 Labour Day İşçi Bayramı
May 19 Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı
Jul 15 Democracy and National Unity Day Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü
Aug 30 Victory Day Zafer Bayramı
Oct 29 Republic Day Cumhuriyet Bayramı

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bahçedere

What is the population of Bahçedere?

Bahçedere has a population of 1,072 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 600.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bahçedere?

Bahçedere has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.8 inches, with 10.0 inches of snow.

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