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Çat, Turkey
Erzurum · Turkey
Çat is a small city in Erzurum, Turkey with a population of 15,556. Elevation: 6,214 ft (1,894 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Çat
Çat is a municipality and district of Erzurum Province, Turkey. Its area is 1,448 km2, and its population is 15,556 (2022). The mayor is Arif Hikmet Kiliç (CHP).
People
Climate
| Population | 15,556 |
| Population Density | 28 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,214 ft (1,894 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6064°, 40.9684° |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| State / Province | Erzurum |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.8 inches (629 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.9 inches (30 cm) |
About Çat
Çat is a small city in Turkey (Erzurum) with a population of 15,556. The city sits at an elevation of 6,214 feet (1,894 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.
Climate in Çat
Çat has an average annual temperature of 5.6°C (42°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-8.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 566 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below Turkey avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,214 ft (1,894 m) |
| Area | 559.1 sq mi (1,448.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6064°N, 40.9684°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 123 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (152 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 152 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in |
Çat has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 18°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.6") and August the driest (0.5").
Schools in Çat
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumhuriyet Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Çat Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Çat Çok Programlı Anadolu Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Çat Yatılı Bölge Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Çat İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Kaymakam Mehmet Aydın Anaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Merkez İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Çat İmam Hatip Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Çat
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dadaş Fm Erzurum | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| imaj fm Erzurum | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| imaj fm | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| TRT Erzurum | local radio | AAC 140 kbps |
Museums in Çat
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| İslam Eserleri Müzesi |
Libraries in Çat
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Çat İlçe Halk Kütüphanesi | 0.0 |
Hotels in Çat
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Çat
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Çat
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Çat
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palandöken Kayak Merkezi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kandilli Biathlon Facility | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Çat
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Erzurum International Airport | ERZ | Medium Airport |
| Bingöl Airport | BGG | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Çat
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Çat Merkez Yeni Cami |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Turkey
7 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Çat
What is the population of Çat?
Çat has a population of 15,556 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 559.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Çat?
Çat has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.8 inches, with 11.9 inches of snow.