Diyadin Explained
| Type: | municipality |
| Diyadin |
| Coordinates: | 39.54°N 43.6772°W |
| Province: | Ağrı |
| District: | Diyadin |
| Leader Party: | AKP |
| Leader Name: | Rıfat POLAT |
| Elevation M: | 1925 |
| Population Total: | 20302 |
| Population As Of: | 2021 |
| Postal Code: | 04900 |
Diyadin (Kurdish: script=latn|Giyadîn;[1]) is a town in Ağrı Province of Turkey, at the foot of Mount Tendürek, a high peak in the Aladağlar range that stands between Ağrı and the north shore of Lake Van. It is the seat of Diyadin District.[2] Its population is 20,302 (2021).[3]
Politics
The mayor is Betül Yaşar (HDP).[4]
Economy
As of 1920, the area was known for its sulphur production.[5]
Places of interest
- The Meya caves[6]
- The hot-springs[7]
- Church
External links
Notes and References
- Book: Adem Avcıkıran . Kürtçe Anamnez Anamneza bi Kurmancî . 2009 . 56 . 17 December 2019 . tr, ku.
- https://www.e-icisleri.gov.tr/Anasayfa/MulkiIdariBolumleri.aspx İlçe Belediyesi
- Web site: Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2021. 12 January 2023. TÜİK. tr . XLS.
- Web site: Ağrı Diyadin Seçim Sonuçları – Diyadin Yerel Seçim Sonuçları. Şafak. Yeni. 2019-12-11. Yeni Şafak. tr-TR. 2019-11-11.
- Book: Prothero, W.G.. Armenia and Kurdistan. 1920. H.M. Stationery Office. London. 72.
- Web site: Ancient cave city of Meya in Turkey awaits visitors. DailySabah. 2019-11-12.
- Web site: Ahead of winter, hot springs in Turkey offer natural remedies. DailySabah. 2019-11-12.
