Ahlat

Ahlat (Kurdish: Xelat; Armenian: Խլաթ, romanized: Khlat) is a town in Turkey's Bitlis Province in Eastern Anatolia Region. It is the seat of Ahlat District. The town had a population of 27,563 in 2021.

Ahlat
Municipality
A panoramic view of Ahlat.
Ahlat
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 38°45′10″N 42°29′40″E
CountryTurkey
ProvinceBitlis
DistrictAhlat
Government
  MayorAbdulalim Mümtaz Çoban (AKP)
Elevation
1,650 m (5,410 ft)
Population
 (2021)
27,563
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
13400
Websitewww.ahlat.bel.tr

The town of Ahlat is situated on the northwestern shore of Lake Van. The mayor is Abdulalim Mümtaz Çoban (AKP).

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