Öncüler is a neighborhood in Başkale District, in Van Province, Türkiye. Öncüler lies in the Hakkâri Dağları mountains. It has 909 inhabitants (2022). The nearest city is Yüksekova, 38 km to the southeast. Near the border: Iran, 8.3 km. Among the landmarks around are Saint Bartholomew Monastery (29 km).