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Tatvan

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Location & Surroundings

Tatvan is a city in Bitlis, Turkey with 73,222 inhabitants, at 1,682 m elevation. The national capital Ankara is about 825 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mus Airport, 61 km away.

Also known as: Татван

Overview

Tatvan is district and town in Bitlis, Turkey — TR Bitlis'in ilçesi.

It is located in Bitlis Province, Turkey.

The population is about 92,695 (2018).

The elevation is around 1,690 metre.

Also known as: DE Tetwan

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Banner Tatvan banner Lake on the Mount Nemrut.jpg

Basic Data

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

Geography

  • Coordinates
    38° 29' 32" N, 42° 16' 58" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1682 m
  • Timezone Europe/Istanbul
  • Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 73,222
  • Pop. Density 13,566 p/km²
  • Built-up 28.1%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Lira (TRY)
  • Phone Prefix +90

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Alternate Names

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Татван

Weather in Tatvan

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

Now 9.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 6.9 to 11.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 363 W/m2.

Temperature
9.3 C
Wind
0.4 m/s S (184 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,022.1 hPa
Clouds
53 %
Precip
0.01 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 9.3 0.4 184 64 1,022.1 - / 0.00 53 0.0 n/a
6h 11.5 2.0 242 54 1,019.3 0.29 / 0.29 64 362.6 n/a
12h 8.0 1.5 215 73 1,020.8 0.00 / 0.19 100 38.6 n/a
18h 6.9 1.5 207 77 1,020.2 0.00 / 0.01 97 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 9.3 1.8 216 68 1,020.4 0.00 / 0.01 96 43.3 n/a
30h 12.0 3.7 227 52 1,017.7 0.46 / 0.47 90 441.3 n/a
36h 7.5 2.5 207 77 1,019.0 0.00 / 0.00 11 43.3 n/a
42h 6.3 2.4 202 80 1,018.6 0.00 / 0.00 35 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 9.7 2.5 204 64 1,017.4 0.05 / 0.05 99 48.9 n/a
54h 11.1 5.0 219 53 1,014.6 0.52 / 0.57 99 385.4 n/a
60h 7.2 2.4 212 82 1,015.9 0.00 / 0.08 98 36.7 n/a
66h 5.8 2.3 213 86 1,014.4 0.05 / 0.13 100 0.0 n/a
Thursday 6.6 1.9 245 83 1,014.1 1.03 / 1.15 100 16.7 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tatvan?
Now 9.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 6.9 to 11.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 363 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 Tatvan today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 17:11 (local time). Day length about 10h 34m.
What is the local time in Tatvan?
Local time is 18:12. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Tatvan?
Tatvan is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Tatvan?
Population about 73,222.
What is the elevation of Tatvan?
DEM 1,682 m.
Where is Tatvan located?
It is at 38.49221, 42.28269 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tatvan in?
It is in Turkey.

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Last updated 2025-05-10
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