Alan
TurkeyTR
Village in Hakkari Province, Turkey
Alan is a village in the Şemdinli District of Hakkâri Province in southeastern Turkey. The population of the village was 432 in 2023. It is populated by the Kurdish Zerzan tribe who have close links to their counterparts in Iran.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 374
- Coordinates
- 37.298, 44.757
- Timezone
- Asia/Baghdad
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Alan
Alan is the kind of tiny locality you find in Turkey. Records put its population near 374. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Plan around adventure and you will not run out of ideas. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Alan
Adventure in Alan
(2)Looking for adventure? Alan has Shooting Ranges and Skydiving. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Alan's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Alan
The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Turkey plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Asia/Baghdad on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Alan that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alan known for?
- Travellers associate Alan with adventure. It sits in Turkey and counts about 374 residents.
- What can you do in Alan?
- Alan is tagged with Shooting Ranges and Skydiving, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Alan?
- The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best.
- Where is Alan located?
- Alan belongs to Turkey, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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