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]