Yozgat Province

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Yozgat Province
Yozgat ili
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Sunset in Yozgat Fatih Nature Park
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Location of Yozgat Province in Turkey
Country Turkey
Region Central Anatolia
Subregion Kayseri
Largest City Yozgat
Government
   Electoral district Yozgat
  GovernorZiya Polat
Area
  Total14,123 km2 (5,453 sq mi)
Population
 (2018) [1]
  Total424,981
  Density30/km2 (78/sq mi)
Area code 0354
Vehicle registration 66

Yozgat Province (Turkish : Yozgat ili) is a province in central Turkey. Its adjacent provinces are Çorum to the northwest, Kırıkkale to the west, Kırşehir to the southwest, Nevşehir to the south, Kayseri to the southeast, Sivas to the east, Tokat to the northeast, and Amasya to the north. The provincial capital is Yozgat.

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Districts

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Yozgat province is divided into 14 districts (capital district in bold):

Places of Interest

Churches

See also

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References

  1. "Population of provinces by years - 2000-2018". Turkish Statistical Institute. Retrieved 9 March 2019.

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Coordinates: 39°40′10″N35°16′09″E / 39.66944°N 35.26917°E / 39.66944; 35.26917