Nazımiye
Appearance
Nazımiye | |
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Country | Turkey |
Province | Tunceli |
Government | |
• Mayor | Cafer Kırmızıçiçek (CHP) |
• Kaymakam | Rasim Belge |
Area | |
• District | 549.80 km2 (212.28 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Urban | Template:Turkey district populations |
• District | Template:Turkey district populations |
Post code | 62950 |
Climate | Dsa |
Website | www.nazimiye.bel.tr |
Nazımiye is a small town and its surrounding district in Tunceli Province, Turkey. The town has a population of 1,636.
It was formerly named Kızıl Kilise, but was renamed in the late 19th century after Nazime Sultan, the daughter of Sultan Abdülaziz.[2] [3]
Weather
The summer months are generally hot and dry, and most of the rainfall occurs in winter, spring and autumn. The average rainfall is 500–600 mm per year.
References
- ^ "Area of regions (including lakes), km²". Regional Statistics Database. Turkish Statistical Institute. 2002. Retrieved 2013-03-05.
- ^ Index Anatolicus s.v. Nazımiye says Sultan Abdülhamid, but he did not have a daughter named Nazime, cf. Jamil Adra, "Genealogy of the Imperial Ottoman Family" [1]
- ^ http://www.kirdki.com/images/kitaphane/Meqale%202.pdf