Özvatan

Özvatan (formerly Çukur and Siricha (Ancient Greek: Σάριχα or Σιριχά) is a municipality and district of Kayseri Province, Turkey.[2] Its area is 270 km2,[3] and its population is 3,819 (2022).[1] It is located in the north east of the province, almost 70 km from Kayseri and 12 km east of Felahiye. It has a harsh climate being too cold in winter and too hot in summer. The mayor is Halit Demir (MHP).

Özvatan
Municipality
Map showing Özvatan District in Kayseri Province
Map showing Özvatan District in Kayseri Province
Özvatan is located in Turkey
Özvatan
Özvatan
Location in Turkey
Özvatan is located in Turkey Central Anatolia
Özvatan
Özvatan
Özvatan (Turkey Central Anatolia)
Coordinates: 39°06′N 35°42′E
CountryTurkey
ProvinceKayseri
Government
 • MayorHalit Demir (MHP)
Area
270 km2 (100 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)[1]
3,819
 • Density14/km2 (37/sq mi)
Time zoneTRT (UTC+3)
Area code0352

History

The oldest ruins in the district are the Harsa and Zırha Castles, which are located on the side of the river Kızılırmak and are thought to belong to Hittites. It is known that mining and trade were engaged in the region during the Hittites period. Around 430 BC, Zırha Castle was added to the territory of Rome, so it is possible to come across traces of Roman Civilization in the region.

Composition

There are 13 neighbourhoods in Özvatan District:[4]

  • Alparslan
  • Aşağıboğaziçi
  • Bahçelievler
  • Cumhuriyet
  • Güney
  • Kale
  • Kavaklı
  • Kermelik
  • Küpeli
  • Taşlıkköy
  • Tuğlaşah
  • Yeni
  • Yukarıboğaziçi

References
  1. "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  2. Büyükşehir İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  3. "İl ve İlçe Yüz ölçümleri". General Directorate of Mapping. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  4. Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 19 September 2023.


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