Yazıkonak, Elazığ
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Yazıkonak | |
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  Yazıkonak Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 38°37′N 39°18′E / 38.617°N 39.300°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Elazığ |
| District | Elazığ |
| Elevation | 885 m (2,904 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | 9,606 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 23180 |
| Area code | 0424 |
| Climate | Csa |
Yazıkonak (former Vertetil, meaning " rose garden") is a belde (town) in the central district (Elazığ District) of Elazığ Province, Turkey.[2] It is situated to the west of Keban Dam reservoir. The distance to Elazığ is 10 kilometres (6.2 mi). Its population is 9,606 (2021).[1] 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.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Population Of Municipalities, Villages And Quarters". TÜİK. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
- ^ Belde Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
- ^ Mayor's page (in Turkish)
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