Location & Surroundings
Taşkonak is a settlement in Van, Turkey, at 1,965 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Van, 15 km to the northwest. The national capital Ankara is about 930 km to the west. The nearest airport is Van Barracks South, 12 km away.
Also known as: Kasrik
Overview
Taşkonak is mahalle (administrative quarter) in Edremit, Van, eastern Turkey.
It is located in Edremit district (Van), Turkey, Asia.
The population is about 352 (2021).
Also known as: TR Taşkonak, Van
Basic Data
- Country Turkey
- Located in Edremit district (Van)
- 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° 22' 47" N, 43° 28' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 1965 m
- Timezone Europe/Istanbul
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Lira (TRY)
- Phone Prefix +90
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:27
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 17:11
- Day length 10 h 44 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Taskonak
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Taskonak, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.7 to 12.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 339 W/m2.
Temperature
8.6 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SE (131 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,017.8 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 8.6 | 1.5 | 131 | 79 | 1,017.8 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.0 | 1.4 | 214 | 78 | 1,017.6 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 100 | 11.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.7 | 2.3 | 253 | 54 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 10 | 339.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.8 | 1.5 | 174 | 78 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 5 | 49.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.7 | 2.9 | 140 | 75 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.6 | 3.4 | 164 | 53 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 72.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.7 | 3.0 | 234 | 75 | 1,018.5 | 1.08 / 1.08 | 100 | 430.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.2 | 2.0 | 182 | 85 | 1,020.5 | 1.21 / 2.29 | 45 | 13.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 3.3 | 1.4 | 143 | 86 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.1 | 0.9 | 160 | 66 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 63.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.6 | 1.6 | 255 | 48 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 423.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.3 | 1.0 | 154 | 70 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 35.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 5.0 | 1.3 | 173 | 75 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Taskonak?
Now 8.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.7 to 12.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 339 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 Taskonak today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 17:11 (local time). Day length about 10h 44m.
What is the local time in Taskonak?
Local time is 13:27. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Taskonak?
Taskonak is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Taskonak?
DEM 1,965 m.
Where is Taskonak located?
It is at 38.37975, 43.47279 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Taskonak in?
It is in Turkey.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry