Location & Surroundings

Van is a first-order administrative division in Turkey with 1,128,749 inhabitants, at 2,546 m elevation. The national capital Ankara is about 950 km to the west. The nearest airport is Van Barracks South, 29 km away.

Also known as: Van İli · ヴァン県 · Wan · Ван · Provincia de Van · 凡省

Overview

Van Province is province in east Turkey — TR Türkiye'nin Doğu Anadolu Bölgesi'nde bir il.

It is located in Turkey, Van Subregion, Asia.

The population is about 994,436 (2021).

It covers about 21,334 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 1,726 metre.

Also known as: TR-65, Van ili

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Locator map

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Basic Data

  • Country Turkey
  • Located in Turkey
  • Area 21,334 square kilometre
  • Type first-order administrative division (ADM1)
  • a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States

Geography

  • Coordinates
    38° 24' 26" N, 43° 43' 4" E
  • Elevation DEM: 2546 m
  • Timezone Europe/Istanbul
  • Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 1,128,749
  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Lira (TRY)
  • Phone Prefix +90

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Alternate Names

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Van
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Van İli
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ヴァン県
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Wan
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Ван
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Provincia de Van
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凡省
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provincia di Van
hi mr
वान प्रांत
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وان
id
Provinsi Van
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ვანის პროვინცია
ko
반주
lv
Vanas ils
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Wilayah Van
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Provinsen Van
pa
ਵਾਨ
pnb
صوبہ وان
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Intara ya Van
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Van eanangoddi
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Mkoa wa Van
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Вилояти Ван
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มณฑลวาน
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Lalawigan ng Van
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ۋان ۋىلايىتى
yue
凡城省
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Vani provints
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Van wa'layati
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Provincia Van
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وان صوبہ
nuts
TRB21
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વેન પ્રાંત
fa
استان وان
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ואן
az
Van ili
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Правінцыя Ван
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Província de Van
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پارێزگای وان
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Vanská provincie
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Wılayetê Wani
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Provinco Van
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Van probintzia

Weather in Van Province

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

Now 3.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 5.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: -6.2 to 3.6 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 528 W/m2.

Temperature
3.6 C
Wind
5.9 m/s SW (238 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,009.7 hPa
Clouds
65 %
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 3.6 5.9 238 41 1,009.7 - / 0.00 65 0.0 n/a
6h -2.1 3.0 268 84 1,015.7 2.54 / 2.54 68 37.6 n/a
12h -6.2 2.1 279 91 1,023.5 5.32 / 7.86 94 0.0 n/a
18h -6.0 0.6 214 77 1,027.9 0.00 / 0.27 4 63.7 n/a
Tomorrow -3.6 1.8 312 70 1,026.8 0.00 / 0.00 3 528.1 n/a
30h -10.5 1.1 125 89 1,034.8 0.00 / 0.00 4 43.7 n/a
36h -11.0 1.4 142 82 1,035.0 0.00 / 0.00 2 0.0 n/a
42h -5.4 1.1 132 57 1,030.3 0.00 / 0.00 4 64.7 n/a
Tuesday -1.0 1.3 338 60 1,022.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 504.7 n/a
54h -6.2 1.0 110 72 1,026.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 31.6 n/a
60h -5.7 0.7 123 73 1,024.8 0.00 / 0.00 75 0.0 n/a
66h -2.8 0.6 114 61 1,022.9 0.09 / 0.09 100 33.8 n/a
Wednesday -0.9 1.4 304 66 1,020.4 0.02 / 0.11 89 387.3 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Van Province?
Now 3.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 5.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: -6.2 to 3.6 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 528 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 Van Province today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 16:59 (local time). Day length about 10h 21m.
What is the local time in Van Province?
Local time is 01:42. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Van Province?
Van Province is a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Van Province?
Population about 1,128,749.
What is the elevation of Van Province?
DEM 2,546 m.
Where is Van Province located?
It is at 38.40736, 43.71779 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Van Province in?
It is in Turkey.

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Last updated 2023-11-15
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