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Van · Turkey
Van is a major city in Van, Turkey with a population of 525,016. Elevation: 5,604 ft (1,708 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 525,016 |
| Population Density | 702 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,604 ft (1,708 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4946°, 43.3832° |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| State / Province | Van |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 19.2 inches (488 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.8 inches (20 cm) |
About Van
Van is a major city in Turkey (Van) with a population of 525,016. The city sits at an elevation of 5,604 feet (1,708 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 22°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.
Climate in Van
Van 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below Turkey avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,604 ft (1,708 m) |
| Area | 748.3 sq mi (1,938.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 702/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4946°N, 43.3832°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 102 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 105 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 156 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in |
Van has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.3").
Colleges & Universities in Van
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Zeve Yerleşkesi | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Van
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vali tahir paşa ilkokulu | — | — | — | — |
| Hacı Ömer Sabancı İlkokulu - Ortaokulu | — | — | — | — |
| Aşağı Bakraçlı İlkokul | — | — | — | — |
| Van Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi | — | — | — | — |
| İnci Kefali İlkokulu | — | — | — | — |
| İsmail Hakkı Tonguç İlkokulu | — | — | — | — |
| özgün coşkun ilköğretim okulu | — | — | — | — |
| kazım karabaekir anadolu lisesi | — | — | — | — |
| Aliya İzzet Begoviç Ortaokulu | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Van
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Museum |
Libraries in Van
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| van il halk kütüphanesi | 0.0 | |||||
| Van İl Halk Kütüphanesi | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Van
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Büyük Rus Pazari | |||||
| Büyük Rus Pazari |
Hotels in Van
41 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Van
33 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Van
13 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Van
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Van
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Van
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Van
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Van
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Van
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Van
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Van
37 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Van
14 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Van
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Van
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abalı Kayak Merkezi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Van
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Van Ferit Melen Airport | VAN | Medium Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Van
304 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abbasağa Camii | |
| Abdulkadir Geylani Camii | |
| Abdullah Bin Abbas Camii | |
| Afad Mescidi | |
| Ahmed-İ Hani Camii | |
| Akabe Camii | |
| Akın Mahalle Camii | |
| Akköprü Camii | |
| Akköprü Hacı Abdulkadir Camii | |
| Aksa Camii | |
| Akyıl Camii | |
| Alabayır Mahalle Camii | |
| Alipaşa Camii | |
| Altıntepe Cami | |
| Altıntepe Hacı Abdullah Camii | |
| Altmışevler Camii | |
| Arvas Camii | |
| Aşağı Bakraçlı Mahalle Camii | |
| Aşağı Norşin Camii | |
| Ashab-I Bedir Camii |
Quick Facts
Around Van
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Van
15 places within 15 km
- • Aşağı-Anzaf Kalesi
- • Eski Van
- • Rusahinili
- • Van Kalesi Höyüğü
- • Yoncatepe Sarayı
- + 1 more
- • Van Kalesi
- • Xerxes epigraph
- • Cadırtaşmış Dağı
- • Erek Dağı
- • Kırmızı Sırt
- • Վան Քաղաքամեջ
- • Kiz Kalesi
- • lunapark van
- • View on the Urartian adobe castle.
🇹🇷 About Turkey
Public Holidays in Turkey
7 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Van
What is the population of Van?
Van has a population of 525,016 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 702 people per square mile, spread across 748.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Van?
Van has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.2 inches, with 7.8 inches of snow.