Çan, Turkey
Canakkale · Turkey
Çan is a mid-size city in Canakkale, Turkey with a population of 46,920. Elevation: 377 ft (115 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 46,920 |
| Population Density | 134 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0333°, 27.0524° |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| State / Province | Canakkale |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 27.8 inches (707 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Çan
Çan is a mid-size city in Turkey (Canakkale) with a population of 46,920. 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above Turkey avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Area | 350.0 sq mi (906.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 134/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0333°N, 27.0524°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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").
Schools in Çan
10 public schools (OpenStreetMap 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 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Çan
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Türkü Radyo | türkü radyo | MP3 96 kbps |
Farmers Markets in Çan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Çan Kapalı Pazar Yeri | |||||
| Pazar Yeri |
Hotels in Çan
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Çan
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Çan
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Çan
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Çan
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Çan
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport | EDO | Large Airport |
| Çanakkale Airport | CKZ | Medium Airport |
| Assos Aviation Village Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Turkey
7 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Çan
What is the population of Çan?
Çan has a population of 46,920 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 134 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. Annual rainfall totals 27.8 inches.
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