Balışeyh

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Balışeyh is a town in Kırıkkale Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. It is the seat of Balışeyh District.[2] Its population is 2,126 (2022).[1] Balışeyh is a historical town and thought to be built in the time of the Seljuks. Its elevation is of 868 m (2,848 ft).[3]

Balışeyh
Balışeyh is located in Turkey
Balışeyh
Balışeyh
Location in Turkey
Balışeyh is located in Turkey Central Anatolia
Balışeyh
Balışeyh
Balışeyh (Turkey Central Anatolia)
Coordinates: 39°55′N 33°43′E / 39.917°N 33.717°E / 39.917; 33.717
CountryTurkey
ProvinceKırıkkale
DistrictBalışeyh
Government
 • MayorHilmi Şen (YRP)
Elevation
868 m (2,848 ft)
Population
 (2022)[1]
2,126
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Area code0318
Websitewww.baliseyh.bel.tr

Name

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The name "Balışeyh" comes from the famous Sufi Sheik Edebali, who was the mentor and father-in-law of Osman I, founder of the Ottoman Empire.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  2. ^ İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  3. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. "Geographical information on Balışeyh, Turkey". Retrieved 12 April 2023.
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