Balaban
Turkey · MalatyaTR
Village in Turkey
Balaban is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Darende, Malatya Province in Turkey. It is populated by Kurds and by Turks and had a population of 1,483 in 2025.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,524
- Coordinates
- 38.461, 37.579
- Timezone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Balaban
Balaban — a tiny locality in Malatya, Turkey — is worth a place on your map. Records put its population near 1,524. And it shows in how much there is to see. Its strongest draws are water sports. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Balaban
Water Sports in Balaban
(2)For water sports, expect Diving and Scuba Diving. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Balaban.
Best time to visit Balaban
Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes.
Getting there & around
Balaban rewards a slow approach — a hub in Malatya, then a short road or trail. Set your clock to Europe/Istanbul on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Balaban that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Balaban known for?
- Travellers associate Balaban with water sports. It sits in Malatya, Turkey and counts about 1,524 residents.
- What can you do in Balaban?
- Balaban is tagged with Diving and Scuba Diving, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Balaban?
- Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes.
- Where is Balaban located?
- Balaban belongs to Malatya, Turkey, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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