Yazıkonak, Elazığ Explained

Type:municipality
Yazıkonak
Coordinates:38.6167°N 57°W
Province:Elazığ
District:Elazığ
Elevation M:885
Population Total:9606
Population As Of:2021
Postal Code:23180
Area Code:0424
Blank1 Name:Climate
Blank1 Info:Csa

Yazıkonak (former Vertetil, meaning " rose garden") is a belde (town) in the central district (Elazığ District) of Elazığ Province, Turkey.[1] It is situated to the west of Keban Dam reservoir. The distance to Elazığ is . Its population is 9,606 (2021).[2] 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]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.e-icisleri.gov.tr/Anasayfa/MulkiIdariBolumleri.aspx Belde Belediyesi
  2. Web site: Population Of Municipalities, Villages And Quarters. . 17 December 2022.
  3. http://www.yazikonak.bel.tr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=102&Itemid=57 Mayor's page