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Gevaş, Turkey

Van · Turkey

Gevaş is a small city in Van, Turkey with a population of 11,879. Elevation: 5,650 ft (1,722 m). Average temperature: 44°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

11,879 Population 20/sq mi density
5,650 ft Elevation 1,722 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 6°C
24.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population11,879
Density20/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain24.0 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation5,650 ft (1,722 m)
Population11,879
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation5,650 ft (1,722 m)
Coordinates38.2921°, 43.1019°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceVan
Average Temperature44°F (6°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation24.0 inches (609 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.2 inches (26 cm)

About Gevaş

Gevaş is a small city in Turkey (Van) with a population of 11,879. The city sits at an elevation of 5,650 feet (1,722 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Gevaş

Gevaş has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 390 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.6°C / 29°F -6.1° / 2.8° 32.4
Feb -1.1°C / 30°F -5.4° / 3.2° 31.8
Mar 2.8°C / 37°F -1.6° / 7.2° 49.0
Apr 8.2°C / 47°F 3.5° / 13° 56.6
May 13.2°C / 56°F 7.9° / 18.4° 43.6
Jun 18°C / 64°F 11.9° / 24° 16.5
Jul 21.9°C / 71°F 15.7° / 28.1° 7.0
Aug 22.1°C / 72°F 15.8° / 28.4° 2.4
Sep 18°C / 64°F 11.7° / 24.2° 17.4
Oct 12.1°C / 54°F 6.6° / 17.6° 41.4
Nov 5.4°C / 42°F 0.7° / 10.2° 48.1
Dec 0.6°C / 33°F -3.9° / 5° 44.2
Gevaş has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,650 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below Turkey avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,650 ft (1,722 m)
Area596.1 sq mi (1,544.0 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates38.2921°N, 43.1019°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.0"
37% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 10.2"
Wettest Month (Apr) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

333 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 M6.0 113 km
Jan 25, 2005 Turkey-Iraq border region M5.9 91 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 38 km
Feb 23, 2020 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran M5.8 116 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 60 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 20 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 73 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 67 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 65 km
Jun 25, 2020 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey M5.4 78 km
Jun 14, 2012 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey M5.3 130 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M5.2 35 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 146 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 61 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km N of Van, Turkey M5.1 51 km
Sep 17, 1994 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey M5.1 140 km
Oct 24, 2011 25 km NW of Van, Turkey M5.0 43 km
Oct 23, 2011 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey M5.0 43 km
Mar 26, 2012 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey M5.0 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (86 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 86 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 136 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.5 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 3.1 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.7 in Wettest
May 49°F (10°C) 2.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in
July 67°F (20°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 2.4 in

Gevaş has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 21°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Gevaş

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Gevaş

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Van Museum

Restaurants in Gevaş

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grandeniz Restaurant

Bus Stations in Gevaş

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

to Van

Gas Stations in Gevaş

12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TR #2021481973
TR #3508710176
TR #3758936959
TR #4568105303
TR #5126070827
TR #6183056007
TR #6183056008
TR #6183056009
TR #6183056010
TR #6183056011
TR #6502638126
TR #9055274520

Ski Resorts Near Gevaş

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Abalı Kayak Merkezi 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Gevaş

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Van Ferit Melen AirportVANMedium Airport

Post Offices in Gevaş

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
PTT

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gevaş

34 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abalı Mahalle Camii
Aladüz Mahalle Camii
Andaç Mahalle Camii
Armenian Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Atalan Mahalle Camii
Atalan Mahalle Seyda Molla Nezir Camii
Bediuzzaman Sikal Camii
Cami
Cemil Hakan Camii
Dilkaya Mahalle Camii
Dilkaya Mahalle Mevlana Camii
Dokuzağaç Mahalle Camii
Elmalı Mahalle Camii
Enginsu Mahalle Camii
Hz.Ebubekir Camii
Hz.Halit Camii
İliköy Mahalle Camii
İmam Şafii
İzzettinşir Camii
Köşk Mahalle Camii
Köşk Mahalle Konut Camii
Kuba Camii
Mela Hüseyin Batei
Mescid
Mülk Mahalle Camii
Orta Mahalle Hacı Abdullah Camii
Pınarbaşı Mahalle Camii
Selahaddin Eyyubi Camii
Selimiye Camii
Selimiye Mahalle Norşin Camii
Selimiye Mahalle Salan Camii
Selimiye Mahalle Şaligöl Mez. Camii
Uğurveren Mahalle Camii
Uzuntekne Mahalle İçimli 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

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 Gevaş

What is the population of Gevaş?

Gevaş has a population of 11,879 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 596.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gevaş?

Gevaş has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.0 inches, with 10.2 inches of snow.

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