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Çan, Turkey

Elazığ · Turkey

Çan is a small town in Elazığ, Turkey with a population of 73. Elevation: 4,554 ft (1,388 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

73 Population 0/sq mi density
4,554 ft Elevation 1,388 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
36.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population73
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain36.0 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation4,554 ft (1,388 m)
Population73
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation4,554 ft (1,388 m)
Coordinates39.1483°, 40.2035°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceElazığ
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation36.0 inches (914 mm)
Annual Snowfall32.9 inches (84 cm)

About Çan

Çan is a small town in Turkey (Elazığ) with a population of 73. The city sits at an elevation of 4,554 feet (1,388 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Çan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 311 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 36.0 inches. The area receives 32.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,554 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below Turkey avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,554 ft (1,388 m)
Area422.1 sq mi (1,093.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates39.1483°N, 40.2035°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 32.9"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

422 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 22, 2025.

Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 81 km
Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 127 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 27 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 48 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 37 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 49 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 53 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 33 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 63 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 123 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 70 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 119 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 97 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 76 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 51 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 74 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 101 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 144 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 56 km
Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1939 SOUTH BLACK SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 32,700 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (184 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 4.2 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 3.9 in Coldest
March 35°F (2°C) 4.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 4.8 in Wettest
May 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
September 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 40°F (5°C) 4.1 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 4.5 in

Çan has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Çan

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Göl Radyo folk, pop MP3 128 kbps

Airports Near Çan

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Erzincan AirportERCMedium Airport
Bingöl AirportBGGSmall 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 73 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 422.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Çan?

Çan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.0 inches, with 32.9 inches of snow.

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