Diyadin
This article is about the district of Ağrı Province. For other uses, see Diyadin (disambiguation).
| Diyadin | |
|---|---|
  Diyadin | |
| Coordinates: TR 39°32′24″N 43°40′38″E / 39.54000°N 43.67722°ECoordinates: TR 39°32′24″N 43°40′38″E / 39.54000°N 43.67722°E | |
| Country |
 Turkey |
| Province | Ağrı |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Hazal Aras (BDP) |
| • Kaymakam | Ali Arıkan |
| Area[1] | |
| • District | 1,290.67 km2 (498.33 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,925 m (6,316 ft) |
| Population (2012)[2] | |
| • Urban | 20,285 |
| • District | 45,238 |
| • District density | 35/km2 (91/sq mi) |
| Post code | 04900 |
| Website |
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Diyadin (Armenian: Տատէոն (Latin transliteration: Tatēon); Kurdish: Giyadîn) is a district of 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. The mayor is Hazal Aras (BDP).
Economy
As of 1920, the area was known for its sulphur production.[3]
Places of interest
- The Meya caves
- The hot-springs
- Church
References
- ↑ "Area of regions (including lakes), km²". Regional Statistics Database. Turkish Statistical Institute. 2002. Retrieved 2013-03-05.
- ↑ "Population of province/district centers and towns/villages by districts - 2012". Address Based Population Registration System (ABPRS) Database. Turkish Statistical Institute. Retrieved 2013-02-27.
- ↑ Prothero, W.G. (1920). Armenia and Kurdistan. London: H.M. Stationery Office. p. 72.
External links
- Diyadin (Turkish)
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