Yazıkonak, Elazığ

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Yazıkonak
Municipality
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Yazıkonak
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 38°37′N39°18′E / 38.617°N 39.300°E / 38.617; 39.300 Coordinates: 38°37′N39°18′E / 38.617°N 39.300°E / 38.617; 39.300
CountryTurkey
Province Elazığ
District Elazığ
Elevation
885 m (2,904 ft)
Population
 (2021) [1]
9,606
Time zone TRT (UTC+3)
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] The town is populated by Kurds with a Turkish minority. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Population Of Municipalities, Villages And Quarters". TÜİK . Retrieved 17 December 2022.
  2. ↑ Belde Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
  3. ↑ Mayor's page (in Turkish)
  4. ↑ "Yazıkonak bld - Elazığ_m - Elazığ". Nisanyan Map (in Turkish). Retrieved 20 March 2021.


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