Be the Mayor of Van

Van, Turkey · 525,016 people · Heritage City

Developing its agricultural sector, promoting tourism around Lake Van, and investing in infrastructure resilience against seismic activity.

The seat for Van on the Board of Mayors is open. Seat #1 is yours to take.

The city

Landmark: Lake Van.

• Located on the eastern shore of Lake Van, the largest lake in Turkey, known for its unique soda water.
• Home to Van Castle, an ancient Urartian fortress dating back to the 9th century BC, offering historical insights.

Districts you will serve

İpekyolu, Tuşba, Edremit.

How a term works

Take office and every day brings a live situation from the city's services: a decision to make and a result that is measured. A term is scored on approval, infrastructure, environment and innovation, inside a real budget, and every mayor's work adds to Van's own record on the Board of Mayors. You are not alone in office: message and chat with other mayors, form a council with friends, trade with nearby cities and send aid. Cities rise together: there is no losing city.

Nearby cities in Turkey

• Erciş
• Adilcevaz
• Ahlat
• Patnos
• Tatvan
• Malazgirt
• Hakkâri
• Bitlis

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