Eskipazar
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| Eskipazar | |
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| Coordinates: 40°57′N 32°32′E / 40.95°N 32.533°E | |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Region | Black Sea |
| Province | Karabük |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Dursun Baş (AKP) |
| Area | |
| • District | 740 km2 (290 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 902 m (2,959 ft) |
| Population (2000)[1] | |
| • District | 16,365 |
| • Density | 22.11/km2 (57.3/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 8,457 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 78xxx |
| Area code(s) | 370 |
| Licence plate | 78 |
| Website | www.eskipazar.bel.tr |
Eskipazar is a town and district of Karabük Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey. According to the 2000 census, the population of the district was 16,365 of which 8,457 lived in the town of Eskipazar.[1][2] The district covers an area of 740 km2 (286 sq mi),[3] and the town lies at an elevation of 902 m (2,959 ft). It separated from Çerkeş district to became a district in its own right in 1945. It was a district in Çankırı Province until 1995. The Ankara-Zonguldak railway passes through the district.
[edit] Notes
- ^ a b Turkish Statistical Institute. "Census 2000, Key statistics for urban areas of Turkey" (in Turkish) (XLS). http://www.die.gov.tr/nufus_sayimi/2000tablo5.xls. Retrieved 2008-11-17.
- ^ GeoHive. "Statistical information on Turkey's administrative units" (in English). http://www.xist.org/cntry/turkey.aspx?levels=Karadeniz. Retrieved 2008-11-21.
- ^ Statoids. "Statistical information on districts of Turkey" (in English). http://www.statoids.com/ytr.html. Retrieved 2008-11-21.
[edit] References
- Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. "Geographical information on Eskipazar, Turkey" (in English). http://www.fallingrain.com/world/TU/0/Eskipazar.html. Retrieved 2008-11-17.
[edit] External links
- District governor's official website (Turkish)
- District municipality's official website (Turkish)
- Brief information on Eskipazar (Turkish)
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Coordinates: 40°56′35″N 32°31′50″E / 40.94306°N 32.53056°E
