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Hizan, Turkey

Bitlis · Turkey

Hizan is a small city in Bitlis, Turkey with a population of 15,302. Elevation: 4,892 ft (1,491 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

15,302 Population 41/sq mi density
4,892 ft Elevation 1,491 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
32.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population15,302
Density41/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain32.8 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation4,892 ft (1,491 m)
Population15,302
Population Density41 / sq mi
Elevation4,892 ft (1,491 m)
Coordinates38.2250°, 42.4183°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceBitlis
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation32.8 inches (832 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.5 inches (29 cm)

About Hizan

Hizan is a small city in Turkey (Bitlis) with a population of 15,302. The city sits at an elevation of 4,892 feet (1,491 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Hizan

Hizan has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 427 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.1°C / 27°F -15.9° / 6.7° 63.1
Feb -1.8°C / 29°F -14.6° / 10.2° 42.8
Mar 2.3°C / 36°F -7.3° / 13.9° 93.6
Apr 8.6°C / 48°F -2.7° / 19.7° 52.7
May 13.6°C / 57°F 2.3° / 26.2° 43.0
Jun 21.3°C / 70°F 9.8° / 33.1° 4.5
Jul 25.6°C / 78°F 13.4° / 36.8° 2.6
Aug 25.7°C / 78°F 14.8° / 35.9° 2.5
Sep 20.6°C / 69°F 8.3° / 32.4° 6.6
Oct 13.4°C / 56°F 2.8° / 25.6° 28.5
Nov 5.4°C / 42°F -4.4° / 17.2° 49.1
Dec 0.6°C / 33°F -9.1° / 11.2° 37.9
Hizan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.8 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,892 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below Turkey avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,892 ft (1,491 m)
Area374.9 sq mi (971.0 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates38.2250°N, 42.4183°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 11.5"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

275 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 M7.1 110 km
Jan 25, 2005 Turkey-Iraq border region M5.9 131 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 73 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 101 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 118 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 111 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 48 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 123 km
Jun 25, 2020 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey M5.4 137 km
Jun 14, 2012 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey M5.3 104 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M5.2 73 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 111 km
Sep 17, 1994 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey M5.1 82 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km N of Van, Turkey M5.1 97 km
Mar 26, 2012 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey M5.0 106 km
Aug 5, 2012 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey M5.0 102 km
Oct 23, 2011 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey M5.0 20 km
Oct 24, 2011 25 km NW of Van, Turkey M5.0 84 km
Sep 17, 2013 17 km S of Varto, Turkey M5.0 120 km
Jun 24, 2012 30 km WNW of Özalp, Turkey M4.9 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (51 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 51 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 4.1 in
March 36°F (2°C) 4.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 5.0 in Wettest
May 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.9 in

Hizan has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Hizan

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Eski köy okulu
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Radio Stations near Hizan

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radyo 13 AAC+ 128 kbps

Libraries in Hizan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bombat mahallesi İlköğretim okulu0.0
Evsel mahallesi İlköğretim Okulu0.0

Hotels in Hizan

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hizan Öğretmen Evi

Gas Stations in Hizan

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TR #5430636746
TR #5430671797
TR #7102136803

Banks in Hizan

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ziraat Bankası

Ski Resorts Near Hizan

2 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Hizan

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Siirt AirportSXZMedium Airport
Tatvan AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Hizan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
PTT Hizan Şubesi

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hizan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bediüzzaman Ulu 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 Hizan

What is the population of Hizan?

Hizan has a population of 15,302 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 374.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hizan?

Hizan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.8 inches, with 11.5 inches of snow.

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