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Çaldıran, Turkey

Van · Turkey

Çaldıran is a small town in Van, Turkey with a population of 0. Elevation: 6,726 ft (2,050 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,726 ft Elevation 2,050 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
19.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain19.5 in/yr
Sunny Days329/yr
Elevation6,726 ft (2,050 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation6,726 ft (2,050 m)
Coordinates39.1432°, 43.9107°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceVan
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation19.5 inches (496 mm)
Annual Snowfall58.2 inches (148 cm)

About Çaldıran

Çaldıran is a small town in Turkey (Van) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 6,726 feet (2,050 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Çaldıran has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 329 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 19.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 58.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 6,726 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.7°F
19% below Turkey avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,726 ft (2,050 m)
Area570.7 sq mi (1,478.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates39.1432°N, 43.9107°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"
49% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 58.2"
Wettest Month (May) 2.50"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

349 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 13, 2025.

Oct 23, 2011 27 km NNE of Van, Turkey M7.1 59 km
Feb 23, 2020 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey M6.0 82 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 92 km
Jan 28, 2023 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.9 118 km
Feb 23, 2020 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran M5.8 89 km
Jan 18, 2023 12 km S of Khowy, Iran M5.7 120 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 65 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 45 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 51 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 119 km
Mar 24, 2023 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.6 111 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 54 km
Jun 25, 2020 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey M5.4 68 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 135 km
Dec 23, 2012 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.2 113 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 103 km
Mar 16, 2023 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran M5.2 123 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 57 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M5.2 92 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenduruk Dagi (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 24 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 70 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 154 km
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 155 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 156 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 157 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.2 in
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.4 in Coldest
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in Wettest
June 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in
October 47°F (9°C) 1.9 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.6 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.4 in

Çaldıran has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 21°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Çaldıran

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Atatürk Ortaokulu - - - -
Çaldıran Teknik Ve Endüstri Meslek Lisesi - - - -
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Restaurants in Çaldıran

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ali Baba
Mîran Döner Salonu

Cafes in Çaldıran

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

People's Cafe
yörem café & kahvalti salonu

Gas Stations in Çaldıran

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Euroil
soil
TR #13045088572
TR #9252488359

Banks in Çaldıran

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Denizbank

Stadiums & Teams in Çaldıran

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Çaldıran

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Van Ferit Melen AirportVANMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Çaldıran

39 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aşağı Kuyucak Mahalle Camii
Aşağı Mutlu Mahalle Camii
Avcıbaşı Mahalle Camii
Ayrancılar Mahalle Camii
Bezirhane Mahalle Camii
Caldiran Merkez Camii
Demircik Mahalle Camii
Doyumalan Mahalle Hacı Nigar Ana Camii
Erginler Mahalle Camii
Eski Merkez Camii
Fatih Camii
Gönderme Mahalle Değirmen Camii
Gümüştepe Mahalle Camii
Hacı Behlül Camii
Hacı Celil Camii
Hacı Haydar Yıldırım Camii
Hacı Veli Camii
Han Mahalle Camii
Hz. Ebubekir Mescidi
Kalkandelen Mahalle Camii
Kalkandelen Mahalle Oruçlu Camii
Kılavuz Mahalle Camii
Koçovası Mahalle 2. Camii
Koçovası Mahallecamii
Kurtoğlan Mahalle Camii
Kurtoğlan Mahalle Suveren Camii
Kuskunkıran Mahalle Seyitova Camii
Kuskunkıran Mahallecamii
Mezarlık Camii
Nur Muhammed Camii
Sanayi Camii
Selahaddin Eyyubi Camii
Sellik Mahalle Camii
Serpmetaş Mahalle Camii
Valide Gülüzar Koran Camii
Yağbasan Mahallecamii
Yassitepe Mahalle Camii
Yeşil Camii
Yukarı Mutlu Mahalle Camii

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

Volcanoes Near Çaldıran

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m 1855

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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What is the weather like in Çaldıran?

Çaldıran has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 329 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.5 inches, with 58.2 inches of snow.

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