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Van, Van

Turkey

Regional capital38.4946° N, 43.3832° E

Van is a city located in Turkey's Van province. With a population of 525,016, it serves as a significant urban center in the region.

Population525,016
ProvinceVan
Coordinates38.4946° N, 43.3832° E
CountryTurkey
Rank in Turkey#19 of 54,516

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Nearest Airports

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Van Ferit Melen Airport

VANRegional

5.3 km away

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Tatvan Airport

TR-0035Local

91.6 km away

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Hakkari Yüksekova Airport

YKORegional

129 km away

About Van

Situated at coordinates 38.49457° N latitude and 43.38323° E longitude, Van lies in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 1708 meters and operates within the Europe/Istanbul timezone. Nearby cities include Gevaş, Edremit, Akçıra, Kavuştuk, and Esenkıyı.

Van ranks 19th among 10,161 cities in Turkey based on population. The total urban population of Turkey is 80,396,101, highlighting Van's significant size compared to other urban areas.

Cities in Van

As the largest city in the Van province, it ranks first out of 15 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Erciş, Başkale, Gevaş, Özalp, and Edremit. The region features various amenities, including 4 hospitals, 46 schools, 1 university, and numerous parks and commercial establishments.

Erciş91,915Başkale14,516Gevaş11,879Özalp8,249Edremit7,464Bahçesaray3,731Konalga2,395Kaçıt862Övecek654Sözveren596

Nearby Cities

Within 25 km of Van, 20 populated places have been registered.

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6.7 km
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KalecikCity
6.9 km
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7.7 km
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KıratlıCity
8.1 km
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KavuncuCity
8.4 km
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BakraçlıCity
8.4 km
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YındöndüCity
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Largest cities in Turkey

#1 Istanbul15,701,602#2 Ankara3,517,182#3 Bursa3,101,833#4 İzmir2,938,292#5 Gaziantep2,130,432
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Van?

The population of Van is 525,016.

In which province/state is Van located?

Van is located in the Van province.

What are the coordinates of Van?

The coordinates of Van are 38.49457° N latitude and 43.38323° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Van?

The elevation of Van is 1708 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Van?

The nearest airport to Van is Van Ferit Melen Airport, located 5.3 km away.

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