Location & Surroundings

Genç is a town in Bingoel, Turkey with 22,493 inhabitants, at 1,015 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bingoel, 16 km to the northwest. The national capital Ankara is about 675 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bingoel Airport, 13 km away.

Also known as: Генк · Darahini

Overview

Genç is district and town of Bingöl, Turkey — TR Bingöl'de bir ilçe.

It is located in Bingöl Province, Turkey.

The population is about 38,428 (2018).

The elevation is around 1,087 metre.

Also known as: Genç, Bingöl

Basic Data

  • Country Turkey
  • Located in Bingöl Province
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    38° 44' 52" N, 40° 33' 12" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1015 m
  • Timezone Europe/Istanbul
  • Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 22,493
  • Pop. Density 7,046 p/km²
  • Built-up 9.2%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Lira (TRY)
  • Phone Prefix +90

Sun & Local Time

Nearby

Alternate Names

tr
Genç
ru
Генк
Darahini

Weather in Genc

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

Now 3.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.9 to 12.0 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 407 W/m2.

Temperature
3.9 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NE (32 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,026.3 hPa
Clouds
18 %
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 3.9 1.1 32 77 1,026.3 - / 0.00 18 0.0 n/a
6h 7.1 1.4 28 64 1,026.3 0.00 / 0.00 59 39.4 n/a
12h 12.0 1.1 212 53 1,022.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 406.9 n/a
18h 8.0 0.2 282 71 1,023.1 0.00 / 0.00 97 23.1 n/a
Tomorrow 6.1 1.6 12 76 1,022.4 0.00 / 0.00 2 0.0 n/a
30h 8.7 1.5 359 66 1,022.1 0.00 / 0.00 5 38.6 n/a
36h 13.7 2.1 279 50 1,017.7 0.00 / 0.00 18 435.0 n/a
42h 7.9 1.2 330 74 1,019.6 0.01 / 0.01 13 41.0 n/a
Monday 5.6 1.9 1 83 1,019.6 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
54h 7.2 1.3 0 70 1,019.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 34.6 n/a
60h 11.1 1.8 241 56 1,015.9 0.12 / 0.12 100 365.2 n/a
66h 6.7 1.4 256 79 1,017.4 0.04 / 0.16 65 23.0 n/a
Tuesday 4.3 1.0 303 84 1,018.5 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Genc?
Now 3.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.9 to 12.0 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 407 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 Genc today?
Sunrise around 06:57 and sunset around 17:06 (local time). Day length about 10h 09m.
What is the local time in Genc?
Local time is 15:27. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Genc?
Genc is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Genc?
Population about 22,493.
What is the elevation of Genc?
DEM 1,015 m.
Where is Genc located?
It is at 38.74773, 40.55343 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Genc in?
It is in Turkey.

Links

Sources

Last updated 2025-05-10
geonames https://www.geonames.org/314648

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