Diyadin
Diyadin | |
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  Diyadin Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 39°32′24″N 43°40′38″E / 39.54000°N 43.67722°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Ağrı |
| District | Diyadin |
| Elevation | 1,925 m (6,316 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | 20,302 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 04900 |
| Website | www |
Diyadin (Kurdish: Giyadîn;[2] Armenian: Տատէոն, romanized: Tatēon) is a town in Ağrı Province of Turkey, at the foot of Mount Tendürek, a high peak in the Aladağlar range that stands between Ağrı and the north shore of Lake Van. It is the seat of Diyadin District.[3] Its population is 20,302 (2021).[1]
Politics[edit]
The mayor is Betül Yaşar (HDP).[4]
Economy[edit]
As of 1920, the area was known for its sulphur production.[5]
Places of interest[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2021" (XLS) (in Turkish). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
- ^ Adem Avcıkıran (2009). Kürtçe Anamnez Anamneza bi Kurmancî (PDF) (in Turkish and Kurdish). p. 56. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
- ^ İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
- ^ Şafak, Yeni (2019-12-11). "Ağrı Diyadin Seçim Sonuçları – Diyadin Yerel Seçim Sonuçları". Yeni Şafak (in Turkish). Retrieved 2019-11-11.
- ^ Prothero, W.G. (1920). Armenia and Kurdistan. London: H.M. Stationery Office. p. 72.
- ^ "Ancient cave city of Meya in Turkey awaits visitors". DailySabah. Retrieved 2019-11-12.
- ^ "Ahead of winter, hot springs in Turkey offer natural remedies". DailySabah. Retrieved 2019-11-12.
External links[edit]
- Diyadin (in Turkish)
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