Tatvan
Turkey · BitlisTR
Municipality in Bitlis, Turkey
Tatvan is a city on the western shore of Lake Van, in Bitlis Province in eastern Turkey. It is the seat of Tatvan District. Its population is 79,214 (2021), making it the most populated municipality of the province. The current mayor is Mümin Erol.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 92,695
- Coordinates
- 38.492, 42.283
- Timezone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Elevation
- 1690 m
Overview of Tatvan
Located in Bitlis, Turkey, Tatvan is best described as a medium-sized town. Some 92,695 inhabitants call it home. It sits at about 1,690 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Our data highlights nature and sports above everything else. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Tatvan
Nature in Tatvan
(1)For nature, expect Lakes. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Tatvan.
Sports in Tatvan
(1)Looking for sports? Tatvan has Biking. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Tatvan.
Getting there & around
Tatvan is mid-sized: regional trains or buses usually get you in, and the centre is walkable. The local time zone is Europe/Istanbul.
Similar destinations
Places near Tatvan that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tatvan known for?
- Tatvan is mainly a destination for nature and sports, set in Bitlis, Turkey with around 92,695 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Tatvan?
- You can plan around Lakes and Biking in Tatvan. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Tatvan located?
- Administratively, Tatvan sits in Bitlis, Turkey — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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