Ürgüp
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| Coordinates: 38°38′N 34°55′E / 38.633°N 34.917°E | |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Region | Central Anatolia |
| Province | Nevşehir |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Recep Soytürk |
| • Mayor | Fahri Yıldız (AKP) |
| Area | |
| • District | 563 km2 (217 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,043 m (3,422 ft) |
| Population (2010)[1] | |
| • Density | 67.5/km2 (175/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 18,631 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 50xxx |
| Area code(s) | 0384 |
| Licence plate | 50 |
| Website | www.urgup.gov.tr |
Ürgüp (Greek: Προκόπιο / Prokópio or Προκόπι / Prokópi, Ottoman Turkish: Burgut Kalesi) is a town and district of Nevşehir Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. Located in the historical region of Cappadocia, and near the cave Churches of Göreme, it is renowned for its nightlife and for its good adjustment to tourism, making it a popular night stop for Cappadocia tourists. According to 2010 census, the population of the district is 34,372 of which 18,631 live in the town of Ürgüp.[1][2] The district covers an area of 563 km2 (217 sq mi),[3] and the town lies at an average elevation of 1,043 m (3,422 ft).
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[edit] Ürgüp today
Ürgüp is known for its famous hotels built right within caves, for its wines and for its hand made carpets. Many of the hotels in caves are actually old houses. They can be rented and used for accommodation on condition of not damaging their historic structure. Some of the caves have also been converted into nightclubs and bars.
Urgup is one of the main tourist towns in the Cappadocia region.
[edit] Twinnings
[edit] See also
- Cappadocia
- Churches of Göreme, Turkey
- Kaymaklı Underground City
- Derinkuyu Underground City
- Underground cities in Avanos
- Thermal Tourism in Kozaklı
[edit] Notes
- ^ a b Statistical Institute
- ^ GeoHive. "Statistical information on Turkey's administrative units". http://www.xist.org/cntry/turkey.aspx?levels=Ic%20Anadolu. Retrieved 2008-04-18.
- ^ Statoids. "Statistical information on districts of Turkey". http://www.statoids.com/ytr.html. Retrieved 2008-04-19.
[edit] References
- Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. "Geographical information on Ürgüp, Turkey". http://www.fallingrain.com/world/TU/50/Urgup.html. Retrieved 2008-04-18.
- Governorship of Ürgüp, Turkey. "Geography and history of Ürgüp, Nevşehir" (in Turkish). http://www.urgup.gov.tr/?sayfa=3. Retrieved 2008-04-18.
[edit] External links
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- District governor's official website (Turkish)
- District municipality's official website (Turkish)
- Map of Ürgüp district
- St George and the dragon
- Administrative map of Ürgüp district
- Ürgüp with pictures and info (English)
- Information about Ürgüp and surrounding villages (Turkish)
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Coordinates: 38°37′53″N 34°54′47″E / 38.63139°N 34.91306°E
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