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Başkale, Turkey
Van · Turkey
Başkale is a small city in Van, Turkey with a population of 14,516. Elevation: 7,536 ft (2,297 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Başkale
Başkale is a municipality and district of Van Province, Turkey. Its area is 2,727 km2, and its population is 44,168 (2022). The municipality Başkale was established in 1937. In the local elections of March 2019 Erkan Acar from the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) was elected mayor.
People
Climate
| Population | 14,516 |
| Population Density | 11 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,536 ft (2,297 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.0453°, 44.0172° |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| State / Province | Van |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 19.4 inches (492 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.3 inches (21 cm) |
About Başkale
Başkale is a small city in Turkey (Van) with a population of 14,516. The city sits at an elevation of 7,536 feet (2,297 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.
Climate in Başkale
Başkale has an average annual temperature of 5.3°C (42°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-8.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 408 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below Turkey avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,536 ft (2,297 m) |
| Area | 1,052.9 sq mi (2,727.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0453°N, 44.0172°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenduruk Dagi (146 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 146 km |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 170 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 186 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in |
Başkale has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.4").
Schools in Başkale
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Başkale İMKB Çok Programlı Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| İmam Hatip Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
Gas Stations in Başkale
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Başkale
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Başkale
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hakkari Yüksekova Airport | YKO | Medium Airport |
| Van Ferit Melen Airport | VAN | Medium Airport |
| Yüksekova Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Başkale
27 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abdulhekim Arvasi Camii | |
| Aşalan Mahalle Camii | |
| Azıklı Mahalle Camii | |
| Barış Mahalle Camii | |
| Barış Mahalle Yavrucak Camii | |
| Büyük Camii | |
| Edeman Pasajı Mes. Camii | |
| Erek Mahalle Camii | |
| Ertuş Petrol Camii | |
| Germen Mahalle Camii | |
| Güroluk Mahalle Camii | |
| Hacı İsmail Camii | |
| Hacı Sıtkı Camii | |
| Halilurrahman Camii | |
| Hasanabat Mahalle Camii | |
| Molla Hamit Camii | |
| Nebi Ali Kardaş Camii | |
| Örencik Mahalle Camii | |
| Ortayol Mahalle Camii | |
| Samandöken Mahalle Camii |
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What is the population of Başkale?
Başkale has a population of 14,516 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 1,052.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Başkale?
Başkale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.4 inches, with 8.3 inches of snow.