Tatvan
Tatvan (Kurdish: Tetwan; Armenian: Դատվան, romanized: Datvan) 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 populous municipality of the province. The current mayor is Mehmet Emin Geylani (AKP).
Tatvan | |
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Overview of Tatvan from the volcano Nemrut | |
Tatvan Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 38°30′08″N 42°16′53″E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Bitlis |
| District | Tatvan |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mehmet Emin Geylani (AKP) |
| Elevation | 1,690 m (5,540 ft) |
| Population (2021) | 79,214 |
| Time zone | TRT (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 13200 |
| Website | tatvan |
The town is populated by Kurds of the Bekiran tribe.
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