Yelkenli Postal Codes, Tatvan, Bitlis, Doğu Anadolu Turkey

Find all official postal codes and zip codes for Yelkenli, located in Doğu Anadolu, Bitlis, Tatvan, Turkey. The table below lists the specific postal codes for various places, towns, and neighborhoods within Yelkenli to ensure your mail and packages are correctly routed.

Yelkenli on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Yelkenli towns in Turkey. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Yelkenli

Key Facts

Yelkenli is a neighborhood (mahalle) located within the Tatvan district of Bitlis province in the Doğu Anadolu region of Turkey. Situated in eastern Anatolia, Yelkenli lies near the southwestern shore of Lake Van, Turkey's largest lake, which significantly influences the local climate and geography. This rural settlement is characterized by its mountainous terrain and traditional agricultural practices, with elevations ranging approximately 1,650 to 1,800 meters above sea level. While specific population figures for individual neighborhoods are not regularly published, typical rural neighborhoods in this region range from a few hundred to approximately 1,000 residents, engaged primarily in farming, animal husbandry, and local trade. As an administrative subdivision, Yelkenli falls under the municipal governance of Tatvan district and represents one of the many neighborhood units that comprise this important transportation hub in eastern Turkey. For detailed postal code information and access to services within Yelkenli and its immediate surroundings, residents and visitors can utilize the neighborhood's specific addressing system managed by the Turkish postal authority.