Location & Surroundings
Kocapınar is a settlement in Van, Turkey, at 1,788 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ercis, 16 km to the southeast. The national capital Ankara is about 890 km to the west. The nearest airport is Patnos, 35 km away.
Also known as: Ağı
Overview
Kocapınar is mahalle (administrative quarter) in Erciş, Van, eastern Turkey.
It is located in Erciş district, Turkey, Asia.
The population is about 4,388 (2021).
Also known as: TR Kocapınar, Erciş
Basic Data
- Country Turkey
- Located in Erciş district
- Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)
Geography
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Coordinates
39° 5' 44" N, 43° 11' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 1788 m
- Timezone Europe/Istanbul
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 228 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Lira (TRY)
- Phone Prefix +90
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:47
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 41 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Kocapinar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kocapinar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.7 to 23.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 737 W/m2.
Temperature
14.8 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (49 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 14.8 | 0.8 | 49 | 27 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.7 | 1.7 | 66 | 38 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.9 | 0.9 | 152 | 26 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 136.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 2.3 | 271 | 16 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 736.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.6 | 1.7 | 68 | 50 | 1,018.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 76 | 147.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.9 | 1.5 | 50 | 51 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.8 | 1.3 | 135 | 27 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 141.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.7 | 0.9 | 50 | 21 | 1,013.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 61 | 726.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 13.8 | 2.6 | 91 | 57 | 1,019.2 | 0.05 / 0.11 | 55 | 129.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.8 | 1.1 | 70 | 58 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.3 | 1.1 | 140 | 33 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 139.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 1.6 | 163 | 22 | 1,014.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 65 | 724.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.9 | 0.9 | 149 | 39 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 114.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kocapinar?
Now 14.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.7 to 23.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 737 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 Kocapinar today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 41m.
What is the local time in Kocapinar?
Local time is 04:47. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kocapinar?
Kocapinar is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Kocapinar?
DEM 1,788 m.
Where is Kocapinar located?
It is at 39.09553, 43.19616 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kocapinar in?
It is in Turkey.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry