Başaran is a neighborhood in Bafra District, in Samsun Province, Türkiye. Başaran lies at 684 m above sea level, in the Canik Dağları mountains. It has 61 inhabitants. The nearest city is Cumhurıyet, 30 km to the east. Among the landmarks around are Altınkaya Dam (18.2 km), Derbent Dam (21 km) and Asarkale (15.9 km).