Diyadin (Armenian: Տատէոն (Latin transliteration: Tatēon)) is a town and district 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.
Diyadin | |
|---|---|
  Diyadin | |
| Coordinates: 39°32′24″N 43°40′38″E / 39.54000°N 43.67722°E | |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Province | Ağrı |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Betül Yaşar (HDP) |
| • Kaymakam | Hasan Doğan |
| Area | |
| • District | 1,290.67 km2 (498.33 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,925 m (6,316 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Urban | Template:Turkey district populations |
| • District | Template:Turkey district populations |
| Post code | 04900 |
| Website | www.diyadin.bel.tr |
Politics
The mayor is Betül Yaşar (HDP).[2] The current is District Governor is Hasan Doĝan.[3]
Economy
As of 1920, the area was known for its sulphur production.[4]
Places of interest
References
- ^ "Area of regions (including lakes), km²". Regional Statistics Database. Turkish Statistical Institute. 2002. Retrieved 2013-03-05.
- ^ Şafak, Yeni (2019-12-11). "Ağrı Diyadin Seçim Sonuçları – Diyadin Yerel Seçim Sonuçları". Yeni Şafak (in Turkish). Retrieved 2019-11-11.
- ^ "Kaymakam Hasan Doğan". www.diyadin.gov.tr. Retrieved 2019-11-12.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Prothero, W.G. (1920). Armenia and Kurdistan. London: H.M. Stationery Office. p. 72.
- ^ "Ancient cave city of Meya in Turkey awaits visitors". DailySabah. Retrieved 2019-11-12.
- ^ "Ahead of winter, hot springs in Turkey offer natural remedies". DailySabah. Retrieved 2019-11-12.
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