Yazıkonak, Elazığ

Yazıkonak (former Vertetil, meaning " rose garden") is a belde (town) in the central district (Elazığ) of Elazığ Province, Turkey. It is situated to the west of Keban Dam reservoir at 38°37′N 39°18′E.The distance to Elazığ is 10 kilometres (6.2 mi). The population of Yazıkonak was 9090 [1] as of 2013. 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.[2] The town is populated by Kurds with a Turkish minority.[3]

Yazıkonak
(Vertetil)
Town
Yazıkonak
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 38°37′N 39°18′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceElazığ Province
DistrictElazığ central district
Elevation
885 m (2,910 ft)
Population
 (2013)
  Total9,090
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
23180
Area code(s)0424
Licence plate23
ClimateCsa

References

  1. "Turkstat". Turkish Statistical Institute. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
  2. Mayor's page (in Turkish)
  3. "Yazıkonak bld - Elazığ_m - Elazığ". Nisanyan Map (in Turkish). Retrieved 20 March 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)


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