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Darende

seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Darende is a town in Malatya, Turkey with 20,388 inhabitants, at 1,036 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gueruen, 28 km to the northwest. The national capital Ankara is about 430 km to the west. The nearest airport is Malatya Erhac Airport, 52 km away.

Also known as: Даренде · Yarpus

Overview

Darende district is ilçe (district), administrative county of Malatya, east-central Turkey — TR Malatya'nın ilçesi.

It is located in Malatya Province, Turkey, Asia.

The population is about 29,045 (2018).

It covers about 1,482 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 958 metre.

Also known as: AR طُرَنْدَةُ, قضاء طرندة, درندة

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Basic Data

  • Country Turkey
  • Located in Malatya Province
  • Area 1,482 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    38° 32' 45" N, 37° 30' 21" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1036 m
  • Timezone Europe/Istanbul
  • Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 20,388
  • Pop. Density 56 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.6%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Lira (TRY)
  • Phone Prefix +90

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Alternate Names

ru
Даренде
Yarpus

Weather in Darende

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

Now 17.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.2 to 17.6 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 446 W/m2.

Temperature
17.6 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SW (245 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,019.0 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 17.6 0.5 245 29 1,019.0 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 13.4 1.4 141 48 1,019.4 0.00 / 0.00 4 86.7 n/a
12h 11.2 0.8 238 61 1,019.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
18h 12.9 0.3 202 56 1,019.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 49.8 n/a
Tomorrow 17.0 0.9 225 37 1,015.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 446.0 n/a
30h 13.4 1.6 156 58 1,016.7 0.00 / 0.00 12 61.5 n/a
36h 10.9 0.8 223 71 1,016.9 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
42h 12.6 0.8 80 63 1,018.2 0.00 / 0.00 5 52.8 n/a
Sunday 17.7 0.3 204 40 1,015.4 0.00 / 0.00 9 549.1 n/a
54h 13.8 1.7 137 62 1,017.6 0.00 / 0.00 5 81.4 n/a
60h 11.4 1.2 180 68 1,018.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
66h 13.2 0.8 135 59 1,020.1 0.00 / 0.00 5 52.0 n/a
Monday 18.6 1.2 179 37 1,016.5 0.00 / 0.00 94 548.5 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Darende?
Now 17.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.2 to 17.6 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 446 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 Darende today?
Sunrise around 06:45 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 10h 57m.
What is the local time in Darende?
Local time is 22:57. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Darende?
Darende is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Darende?
Population about 20,388.
What is the elevation of Darende?
DEM 1,036 m.
Where is Darende located?
It is at 38.54583, 37.50583 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Darende in?
It is in Turkey.

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Last updated 2025-05-11
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