Yazıkonak | |
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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]