Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Çatak
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 23 |
| Public administration | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
Çatak Facts
| Area | 2048.4 km² |
| Population | 40,044 |
| Male Population | 20,224 (50.5%) |
| Female Population | 19,820 (49.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +184.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +87.0% |
| Median Age | 16.9 years (Male: 16.5, Female: 17.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $11,443 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Bahçelievler Mahallesi, Toyga Mahallesi, Akçabük Mahallesi, Işınlı Mahallesi, Cumhuriyet Mh |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Türkiye Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 38.00293, 43.05243 |
| Postal Codes | 65870 |
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Çatak Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,080 | 21,449 | 21,410 | 27,476 | 40,044 | 42,633 | 47,259 |
| Population Density | 6.9 / km² | 10.5 / km² | 10.5 / km² | 13.4 / km² | 19.5 / km² | 20.8 / km² | 23.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridÇatak Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 87% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Çatak | +184.4% | +86.7% | +87% |
| Van Province | — | — | — |
| Turkey | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Çatak Median Age
Median Age: 16.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Çatak | 16.9 yrs | 17.3 yrs | 16.5 yrs |
| Van Province | 19 yrs | 19.2 yrs | 18.8 yrs |
| Turkey | 29.3 yrs | 29.8 yrs | 28.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Çatak Population Density
Population Density: 19.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Çatak | 40,044 | 2,048.4 km² | 19.5 / km² |
| Van Province | 1.2 million | 20,685 km² | 55.7 / km² |
| Turkey | 77.8 million | 780,782.9 km² | 99.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Çatak Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Çatak
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Çatak
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Çatak
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Çatak Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,572 | $2,758 | $3,660 | $4,377 | $5,133 | $8,401 | $9,989 | $11,443 |
| Total GDP | $58.3M | $64.7M | $95.8M | $125M | $157.9M | $303.2M | $393.3M | $466.3M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Çatak CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Çatak | 167,670 tn | 4.19 tn | 81.9 tons/km² |
| Van Province | 4,845,510 tn | 4.21 tn | 234.3 tons/km² |
| Turkey | 435,645,812 tn | 5.6 tn | 558 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Çatak CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 167,670 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.19 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 81.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Earthquake | High (8.7) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/1/17 | 4:30 PM | 4.5 | 26.5 km | 10,000 m | 15km WSW of Gevas, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/16 | 7:53 AM | 4.3 | 31.8 km | 10,910 m | 8km NNE of Begendik, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 2/4/15 | 2:48 AM | 4 | 29.2 km | 6,000 m | 7km ENE of Begendik, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/15 | 1:58 PM | 4.5 | 32.2 km | 4,000 m | 14km NNE of Bahcesaray, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 7/19/14 | 2:24 AM | 4 | 68.7 km | 5,000 m | 23km NNW of Sarmansuyu, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 6/11/14 | 4:42 PM | 4.4 | 55.9 km | 10,000 m | 9km NNW of Sarmansuyu, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 3/5/14 | 12:03 PM | 3.9 | 74.4 km | 5,000 m | 26km NW of Van, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/13 | 3:29 AM | 4.4 | 74.5 km | 5,000 m | 24km NW of Van, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 2/12/13 | 5:00 PM | 4.4 | 64.7 km | 5,000 m | 17km WNW of Van, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 1/22/13 | 8:04 PM | 4 | 71.3 km | 2,100 m | eastern Turkey | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Çatak
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