Yazıkonak, Elazığ
Yazıkonak
(Vertetil) | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Yazıkonak Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 38°37′N 39°18′E / 38.617°N 39.300°ECoordinates: 38°37′N 39°18′E / 38.617°N 39.300°E | |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Province | Elazığ Province |
| District | Elazığ central district |
| Elevation | 885 m (2,910 ft) |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 9,090 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 23180 |
| Area code(s) | 0424 |
| Licence plate | 23 |
| Climate | Csa |
Yazıkonak (former Vertetil, meaning " rose garden") is a belde (town) in the central district (Elazığ) of Elazığ Province, Turkey. It is situated to the west of Keban Dam reservoir at 38°37′N 39°18′E / 38.617°N 39.300°E.The distance to Elazığ is 10 kilometres (6.2 mi). The population of Yazıkonak was 9090 [1] as of 2013. The town is a relatively new settlement. Elazığ Airport which is just at the southwest of Yazıkonak contributed to the rapid increase in population. In 1986, it was declared a seat of township. Agriculture, cattle rising and light industries are among the economic activities of the town.[2] The town is populated by Kurds with a Turkish minority.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Turkstat". Turkish Statistical Institute. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
- ^ Mayor's page (in Turkish)
- ^ "Yazıkonak bld - Elazığ_m - Elazığ". Nisanyan Map (in Turkish). Retrieved 20 March 2021.
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- Populated places in Elazığ Province
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