Yazıkonak, Elazığ

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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]

Yazıkonak
Yazıkonak is located in Turkey
Yazıkonak
Yazıkonak
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 38°37′N 39°18′E / 38.617°N 39.300°E / 38.617; 39.300
CountryTurkey
ProvinceElazığ
DistrictElazığ
Elevation
885 m (2,904 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
9,606
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
23180
Area code0424
ClimateCsa

References

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  1. ^ a b "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)