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Başhan, Turkey

Diyarbakır Province · Turkey

Başhan is a small town in Diyarbakır Province, Turkey with a population of 620. Elevation: 2,343 ft (714 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

620 Population 1/sq mi density
2,343 ft Elevation 714 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
23.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population620
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain23.7 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation2,343 ft (714 m)
Population620
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation2,343 ft (714 m)
Coordinates37.6989°, 40.9134°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceDiyarbakır Province
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation23.7 inches (603 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Başhan

Başhan is a small town in Turkey (Diyarbakır Province) with a population of 620. The city sits at an elevation of 2,343 feet (714 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Başhan

Başhan has an average annual temperature of 16.1°C (61°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.6°C), the coldest is Jan (2.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 484 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.8°C / 37°F -2.3° / 8° 53.4
Feb 5.4°C / 42°F -0.5° / 11.2° 69.1
Mar 10°C / 50°F 3.3° / 16.7° 69.9
Apr 13.8°C / 57°F 6.3° / 21.4° 79.9
May 19°C / 66°F 10.4° / 27.7° 47.5
Jun 25.4°C / 78°F 15.2° / 35.6° 7.1
Jul 29.4°C / 85°F 19.3° / 39.6° 1.8
Aug 29.6°C / 85°F 19.4° / 39.8° 1.5
Sep 24.7°C / 76°F 14.8° / 34.6° 8.7
Oct 18.6°C / 65°F 10.4° / 26.9° 41.3
Nov 10.1°C / 50°F 3.2° / 17° 41.5
Dec 4.4°C / 40°F -0.8° / 9.5° 62.3
Başhan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 86°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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,343 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above Turkey avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,343 ft (714 m)
Area701.2 sq mi (1,816.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates37.6989°N, 40.9134°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

92 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 14, 2025.

Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 135 km
Jun 14, 2012 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey M5.3 132 km
May 7, 1992 15 km N of Ar?cak, Turkey M5.2 130 km
Mar 8, 2010 15 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey M5.2 143 km
Jun 23, 2011 24 km SW of Kovanc?lar, Turkey M5.2 148 km
Sep 17, 1994 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey M5.1 63 km
Mar 24, 2010 17 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey M5.1 142 km
Mar 8, 2010 21 km ENE of Palu, Turkey M5.1 137 km
Jan 26, 2007 14 km ENE of Dicle, Turkey M4.9 101 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M4.9 132 km
Mar 8, 2010 14 km ENE of Palu, Turkey M4.9 140 km
Feb 28, 2007 5 km SSE of Çüngü?, Turkey M4.8 150 km
Jul 6, 1993 15 km N of Siverek, Turkey M4.8 142 km
Apr 28, 2012 9 km ENE of Lice, Turkey M4.7 90 km
Dec 30, 1994 12 km SW of Ergani, Turkey M4.7 121 km
Feb 20, 2023 5 km S of Palu, Turkey M4.7 137 km
Jun 12, 2004 6 km SSW of Kovanc?lar, Turkey M4.6 143 km
Mar 8, 2010 14 km ENE of Palu, Turkey M4.6 137 km
Feb 6, 2023 15 km S of Genç, Turkey M4.6 105 km
Dec 20, 1998 11 km WNW of Ar?cak, Turkey M4.6 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (157 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 157 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
March 49°F (10°C) 3.6 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
May 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
July 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 85°F (30°C) 0.0 in
September 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
November 51°F (10°C) 2.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in

Başhan has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 37°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Başhan

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Govend radyo MP3
Azadi Fm MP3 64 kbps
radyo mezopotamya MP3 128 kbps
RADYO ZERGAN (47) kultur, muzic AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Başhan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Batman Arkeoloji Müzesi

Libraries in Başhan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ahmet Kaya Halk Kütüphanesi0.0
Batman Belediyesi Kütüphanesi0.0
Batman Belediyesi Kütüphanesi0.0
Batman Şehit Şenay Aybüke Yalçın İl Halk Kütüphanesi0.0
Kütüphane0.0
Leyla Nasıroğlu Gençlik Merkezi ve Kütüphanesi0.0
Tilmerç Halk Kütüphanesi0.0
Yeşil Kütüphane0.0

Farmers Markets in Başhan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alotevşo Pazarı
Cuma Pazar Yeri
Gültepe Semt Pazarı
Hayvan Pazarı
Köy Pazarı
Köy Pazarı
Manavcılar Pazarı
Pazar Alanı
Pazar Alanı
Pazar Pazar Yeri
Perşembe Pazarı
Sakatatçılar Pazarı
Sakatatçılar Pazarı
Yavuz Selim Kapalı Semt Pazarı

Stadiums & Teams in Başhan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Başhan

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Batman AirportBALMedium Airport
Diyarbakır AirportDIYMedium Airport
Mardin AirportMQMMedium Airport
Qamishli International AirportKACMedium Airport
Darbasiyah AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Başhan

27 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
2 Nolu Sağlık Ocağı
24 Nolu Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
27 No'lu Gültepe Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Anka Tıp Merkezi
Bahçelievler Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Batman Belediyesi Sağlık Merkezi
Belde Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Boğaziçi Rehabilitasyon
Çamlıtepe Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Dörtyol Sağlık Kabini
Fatih Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Göçmen Sağlığı Merkezi
Gültepe Sağlık Kabini
Hilal Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Kültür Sağlık Kabini
Özel Bahçelievler Sağlık Kabini
Ritim Sağlık Kabini
Şafak Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Sağlık Kabini
Sağlık Kabini
Şifa Sağlık Kabini
Sinerji Sağlık Mekezi
Sıtma Savaş Birimi
Temiz Sağlık Kabini
Tilmerç Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Verem Savaş Dispanseri
Verem Savaş Dispanseri

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 Başhan

What is the population of Başhan?

Başhan has a population of 620 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 701.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Başhan?

Başhan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.7 inches.

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