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Çan, Turkey

Canakkale · Turkey

Çan is a small city in Canakkale, Turkey with a population of 26,201. Elevation: 377 ft (115 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

26,201 Population 75/sq mi density
377 ft Elevation 115 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
27.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population26,201
Density75/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain27.8 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Population26,201
Population Density75 / sq mi
Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Coordinates40.0333°, 27.0524°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceCanakkale
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation27.8 inches (707 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Çan

Çan is a small city in Turkey (Canakkale) with a population of 26,201. The city sits at an elevation of 377 feet (115 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Çan

Çan has an average annual temperature of 14.8°C (59°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.4°C), the coldest is Jan (5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 567 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.2°C / 41°F -5.3° / 16.7° 106.0
Feb 6°C / 43°F -4.2° / 17.9° 64.1
Mar 7.5°C / 46°F -2.7° / 20.5° 54.5
Apr 12°C / 54°F 0.9° / 25.1° 53.5
May 16.8°C / 62°F 5.8° / 30.6° 34.4
Jun 22°C / 72°F 11.8° / 33.9° 25.4
Jul 24.9°C / 77°F 15.2° / 37.2° 11.0
Aug 25.4°C / 78°F 16.8° / 37.8° 10.3
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 11.1° / 35.1° 9.2
Oct 16.4°C / 61°F 6.8° / 31.6° 31.0
Nov 11.9°C / 53°F 2° / 23.9° 65.5
Dec 8.3°C / 47°F -0.7° / 17.9° 102.0
Çan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 285 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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 377 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above Turkey avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Area350.0 sq mi (906.6 km²)
Population Density75/sq mi
Coordinates40.0333°N, 27.0524°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.8"
27% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5,711 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 27, 2025.

May 24, 2014 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece M6.9 144 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km S of Plomári, Greece M6.3 136 km
Apr 23, 2025 24 km SE of Marmara Ereğlisi, Turkey M6.2 131 km
Aug 10, 2025 10 km WSW of Bigadiç, Turkey M6.1 111 km
Jan 8, 2013 47 km ESE of Mýrina, Greece M5.7 136 km
Jul 6, 2003 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.7 99 km
Sep 26, 2019 17 km ESE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M5.7 134 km
Jan 22, 2020 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey M5.6 126 km
Jul 6, 2003 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.3 90 km
Feb 7, 2017 18 km NNW of Míthymna, Greece M5.3 99 km
Feb 12, 2017 24 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.3 95 km
Feb 6, 2017 25 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.3 97 km
Jul 25, 1999 14 km SW of Bigadiç, Turkey M5.2 115 km
Feb 6, 2017 23 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.2 98 km
Jun 17, 2017 10 km SSE of Plomári, Greece M5.2 139 km
Jun 15, 2004 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.2 110 km
Feb 1, 2021 11 km SW of Polichnítos, Greece M5.2 140 km
Jul 25, 2011 25 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M5.1 104 km
Feb 20, 2019 10 km N of Ayvac?k, Turkey M5.1 67 km
May 24, 1994 16 km NNE of Karaburun, Turkey M5.0 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1509 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 6.0 m 5,000 123 km
1912 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake 2.7 m 2,800 78 km
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 142 km
2017 LESBOS Earthquake 0.2 m 1 136 km
2014 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 3 144 km
2025 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 0.1 m - 129 km
1944 EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - 30 71 km
1935 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake - 5 74 km
1867 LESBOS Earthquake - 563 108 km
1343 MARMARA SEA, STRAIT OF BOSPORUS Earthquake - - 136 km
1265 MARMARA SEA Earthquake - - 80 km
557 MARMARA SEA Earthquake - - 107 km
543 BLACK SEA Earthquake - - 70 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 3.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
September 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
November 51°F (10°C) 3.6 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in Wettest

Çan has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 41°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Çan

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
İstiklal İlköğretim Okulu - - - -
Zeynep Bodur Okyay Eğitim Uygulama Okulu Ve İş Eğitim Merkez Müdürlüğü - - - -
Karşıyaka Hacı Fatma Bodur Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi - - - -
Sevim Bodur Sağlık Meslek Lisesi - - - -
75. Yıl Murat Köse İlkokulu - - - -
Çan Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi - - - -
23 Eylül Ortaokulu - - - -
Osman Çaneri İlkokulu - - - -
Özer İlk ve Ortaokulu - - - -
Çan Teknik Ve Endüstri Meslek Lisesi - - - -
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Radio Stations near Çan

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Türkü Radyo türkü radyo MP3 96 kbps

Farmers Markets in Çan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Çan Kapalı Pazar Yeri
Pazar Yeri

Hotels in Çan

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

tepeköy öğrenci yurdu

Restaurants in Çan

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

tepeköy restoran

Cafes in Çan

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ÇETİN KIRAATHANESİ (ONBAŞI)
internet

Bus Stations in Çan

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Çan Bus Station

Gas Stations in Çan

9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Çan

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Balıkesir Koca Seyit AirportEDOLarge Airport
Çanakkale AirportCKZMedium Airport
Assos Aviation Village 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 Çan

What is the population of Çan?

Çan has a population of 26,201 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 75 people per square mile, spread across 350.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Çan?

Çan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.8 inches.

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