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Diyadin Latitude and Longitude:

39°32′24″N 43°40′38″E / 39.54000°N 43.67722°E / 39.54000; 43.67722
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Diyadin
Diyadin is located in Turkey
Diyadin
Diyadin
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 39°32′24″N 43°40′38″E / 39.54000°N 43.67722°E / 39.54000; 43.67722
Country Turkey
Province Ağrı
District Diyadin
Elevation
1,925 m (6,316 ft)
Population
 (2021) [1]
20,302
Time zone UTC+3 ( TRT)
Postal code
04900
Website www.diyadin.bel.tr

Diyadin ( Kurdish: Giyadîn; [2] Armenian: Տատէոն, romanizedTatēon) is a town in Ağrı Province of Turkey, at the foot of Mount Tendürek, a high peak in the Aladağlar range that stands between Ağrı and the north shore of Lake Van. It is the seat of Diyadin District. [3] Its population is 20,302 (2021). [1]

Politics

The mayor is Betül Yaşar ( HDP). [4]

Economy

As of 1920, the area was known for its sulphur production. [5]

Places of interest

  • The Meya caves [6]
  • The hot-springs [7]
  • Church

References

  1. ^ a b "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2021" (XLS) (in Turkish). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  2. ^ Adem Avcıkıran (2009). Kürtçe Anamnez Anamneza bi Kurmancî (PDF) (in Turkish and Kurdish). p. 56. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  3. ^ İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  4. ^ Şafak, Yeni (2019-12-11). "Ağrı Diyadin Seçim Sonuçları – Diyadin Yerel Seçim Sonuçları". Yeni Şafak (in Turkish). Retrieved 2019-11-11.
  5. ^ Prothero, W.G. (1920). Armenia and Kurdistan. London: H.M. Stationery Office. p. 72.
  6. ^ "Ancient cave city of Meya in Turkey awaits visitors". DailySabah. Retrieved 2019-11-12.
  7. ^ "Ahead of winter, hot springs in Turkey offer natural remedies". DailySabah. Retrieved 2019-11-12.

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