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Özalp, Turkey

Van · Turkey

Özalp is a small city in Van, Turkey with a population of 8,249. Elevation: 6,512 ft (1,985 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

8,249 Population 15/sq mi density
6,512 ft Elevation 1,985 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
17.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Özalp

Özalp

Özalp is a municipality and district of Van Province, Turkey. Its area is 1,430 km2, and its population is 59,851 (2022).

People

Population8,249
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain17.7 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation6,512 ft (1,985 m)
Population8,249
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation6,512 ft (1,985 m)
Coordinates38.6546°, 43.9887°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceVan
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation17.7 inches (450 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.7 inches (17 cm)

About Özalp

Özalp is a small city in Turkey (Van) with a population of 8,249. The city sits at an elevation of 6,512 feet (1,985 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Özalp has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,512 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average42.8°F
21% below Turkey avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,512 ft (1,985 m)
Area552.1 sq mi (1,430.0 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates38.6546°N, 43.9887°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.7"
53% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 6.7"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.56"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

368 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 42 km
Feb 23, 2020 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey M6.0 38 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 79 km
Jan 25, 2005 Turkey-Iraq border region M5.9 118 km
Jan 28, 2023 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.9 84 km
Feb 23, 2020 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran M5.8 44 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 62 km
Jan 18, 2023 12 km S of Khowy, Iran M5.7 87 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 50 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 36 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 36 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 97 km
Mar 24, 2023 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.6 78 km
Jun 25, 2020 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey M5.4 14 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 143 km
Dec 23, 2012 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.2 80 km
Mar 16, 2023 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran M5.2 95 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M5.2 77 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 43 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenduruk Dagi (79 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 79 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 119 km
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 153 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 1.6 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 2.0 in
April 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in Wettest
May 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
July 67°F (20°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.6 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.6 in

Özalp has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 17°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Özalp

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Şehit Abdulhalık Araz Anadolu Lisesi
Özalp Kız Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi
Özalp Yatılı Bölge Okulu
Atatürk İlkokulu
20 Temmuz İlkokulu
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Hotels in Özalp

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Özalp Grand Hotel

Train Stations in Özalp

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dibekli
Özalp

Gas Stations in Özalp

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TR #10134985758
TR #10819463731

Banks in Özalp

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ziraat Bankası

Airports Near Özalp

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Van Ferit Melen AirportVANMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Özalp

23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
A.Mollahasan Mahalle Camii
Ahmed-İ Ğani Camii
Altınboğa Mahalle Camii
Bilal-İ Habeşi Camii
Boyaldı Mahalle Camii
Boyaldı Mahalle Yeni Camii
E.Emek Mahalle Camii
Emek Mahalle Camii
Evim Pasajı Camii
Geylani Camii
Hacı Mecit Taştekin Camii
Hz.Ebubekir Camii
Hz.Ömer Camii
İmam-ı Şafi Cami
Memetalan Mahalle Camii
Mescid-İ Aksa Camii
Özalp Büyük Cami
Said-İ Nursi Camii
Sarıköy Mahalle Camii
Sarıköy Mahalle Üçevler Camii
Sevatlı Mahalle Camii
Tepedam Mahalle Camii
Yukarı Mollahasan Mahalle 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 Özalp

What is the population of Özalp?

Özalp has a population of 8,249 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 552.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Özalp?

Özalp has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.7 inches, with 6.7 inches of snow.

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