Location & Surroundings
Erkaldı is a settlement in Van, Turkey, at 1,822 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Van, 21 km to the northwest. The national capital Ankara is about 940 km to the west. The nearest airport is Van Barracks South, 19 km away.
Also known as: Hindistan
Overview
Erkaldı is mahalle (administrative quarter) in Gürpınar, Van, eastern Turkey.
It is located in Gürpınar district, Turkey, Asia.
The population is about 806 (2021).
Also known as: TR Erkaldı, Gürpınar
Basic Data
- Country Turkey
- Located in Gürpınar district
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 21' 20" N, 43° 32' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 1822 m
- Timezone Europe/Istanbul
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,388 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Lira (TRY)
- Phone Prefix +90
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:55
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 17:12
- Day length 10 h 46 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Erkaldi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Erkaldi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.3 to 10.8 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 298 W/m2.
Temperature
9.1 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (129 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,022.8 hPa
Clouds
62 %
Precip
1.62 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 | 9.1 | 1.0 | 129 | 64 | 1,022.8 | - / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.3 | 2.0 | 135 | 67 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.8 | 1.9 | 151 | 49 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 57.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.1 | 2.3 | 198 | 71 | 1,020.8 | 0.99 / 0.99 | 100 | 298.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.5 | 1.3 | 171 | 73 | 1,020.0 | 0.63 / 1.62 | 100 | 8.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.8 | 1.0 | 184 | 81 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.7 | 1.2 | 142 | 78 | 1,019.3 | 3.77 / 3.77 | 100 | 13.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.1 | 2.3 | 248 | 46 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 35 | 428.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 8.1 | 1.5 | 175 | 73 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 81 | 46.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.8 | 2.5 | 148 | 75 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.6 | 2.7 | 157 | 58 | 1,016.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 9 | 65.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.2 | 4.3 | 242 | 36 | 1,014.1 | 0.05 / 0.09 | 98 | 484.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 5.1 | 1.5 | 201 | 79 | 1,019.3 | 1.01 / 1.10 | 72 | 25.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Erkaldi?
Now 9.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.3 to 10.8 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 298 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Erkaldi today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 17:12 (local time). Day length about 10h 46m.
What is the local time in Erkaldi?
Local time is 08:55. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Erkaldi?
Erkaldi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Erkaldi?
DEM 1,822 m.
Where is Erkaldi located?
It is at 38.35559, 43.54909 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Erkaldi in?
It is in Turkey.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry