Dilek, Malatya Explained

Type:neighbourhood
Province:Malatya
District:Yeşilyurt
Dilek
Population Total:7312
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:38.45°N 53°W
Elevation M:780
Postal Code:44180
Area Code:0422

Dilek is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Yeşilyurt, Malatya Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 7,312 (2022).[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[3] [4] Also in 2013, it passed from the former central district of Malatya Province to Yeşilyurt district.[3]

Dilek is situated several kilometers southwest of Karakaya Dam resorvoir. It lies to the east of Turkish state highway D.850 which connects Malatya to Sivas. The distance to Malatya is . The railroad from Malatya to the north also passes through Dilek. In 1964 Dilek was declared a seat of township. Major economic activity of the town is fruit gardening. Apricot is the main product.

Notes and References

  1. https://www.e-icisleri.gov.tr/Anasayfa/MulkiIdariBolumleri.aspx Mahalle
  2. Web site: Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports. 19 September 2023. TÜİK. en. XLS.
  3. Web site: Law No. 6360. 6 December 2012 . Official Gazette. tr.
  4. Web site: Classification tables of municipalities and their affiliates and local administrative units. 12 September 2010. Official Gazette. tr. DOC.