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Balaban

seat of a third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Balaban is a settlement in Malatya, Turkey, at 1,093 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Darende, 11 km to the northwest. The national capital Ankara is about 440 km to the west. The nearest airport is Malatya Erhac Airport, 45 km away.

Also known as: Germiter

Overview

Balaban is mahalle (administrative quarter) in Darende, Malatya, east-central Turkey.

It is located in Darende district, Turkey, Asia.

The population is about 1,524 (2021).

Also known as: TR Ağılbaşı, Darende, Balaban, Darende

Basic Data

  • Country Turkey
  • Located in Darende district
  • Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    38° 27' 40" N, 37° 34' 44" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1093 m
  • Timezone Europe/Istanbul
  • Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 188 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.7%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Lira (TRY)
  • Phone Prefix +90

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Nearby

Alternate Names

Germiter

Weather in Balaban

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balaban, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 9.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.9 to 13.8 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 425 W/m2.

Temperature
9.6 C
Wind
1.6 m/s W (253 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,023.6 hPa
Clouds
21 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 9.6 1.6 253 73 1,023.6 - / 0.00 21 0.0 n/a
6h 13.8 4.2 309 44 1,019.8 0.02 / 0.02 78 425.2 n/a
12h 8.8 1.6 325 73 1,022.0 0.05 / 0.07 26 27.0 n/a
18h 6.3 1.0 337 82 1,021.0 0.00 / 0.00 26 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 5.9 1.3 344 80 1,021.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 26.5 n/a
30h 9.8 0.5 34 60 1,017.5 0.07 / 0.07 83 387.2 n/a
36h 7.3 0.6 283 74 1,018.7 0.25 / 0.31 5 23.7 n/a
42h 5.6 0.5 244 76 1,018.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Tuesday 7.2 0.7 139 68 1,018.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 22.3 n/a
54h 11.1 2.0 168 53 1,014.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 345.4 n/a
60h 8.0 0.9 110 79 1,015.7 0.68 / 0.68 100 37.1 n/a
66h 6.2 1.0 230 83 1,016.6 0.92 / 1.60 13 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 7.2 0.9 177 76 1,018.3 0.00 / 0.00 2 28.1 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Balaban?
Now 9.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.9 to 13.8 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 425 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Balaban today?
Sunrise around 07:09 and sunset around 17:18 (local time). Day length about 10h 09m.
What is the local time in Balaban?
Local time is 21:06. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Balaban?
Balaban is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Balaban?
DEM 1,093 m.
Where is Balaban located?
It is at 38.46106, 37.57881 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balaban in?
It is in Turkey.

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Last updated 2025-05-11
geonames https://www.geonames.org/322235

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