Diyadin

Diyadin (Kurdish: Giyadîn;[2] Armenian: Տատէոն, romanized: Tatēon) 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.[3] Its population is 20,302 (2021).[1]

This article is about the town in Ağrı Province. For other uses, see Diyadin (disambiguation).
Diyadin
Municipality
Diyadin is located in Turkey
Diyadin
Diyadin
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 39°32′24″N 43°40′38″E
CountryTurkey
ProvinceAğrı
DistrictDiyadin
Elevation
1,925 m (6,316 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
20,302
Time zoneTRT (UTC+3)
Postal code
04900
Websitewww.diyadin.bel.tr

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

References
  1. "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2021" (XLS) (in Turkish). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  2. Adem Avcıkıran (2009). Kürtçe Anamnez Anamneza bi Kurmancî (PDF) (in Turkish and Kurdish). p. 56. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  3. İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  4. Şafak, Yeni (2019-12-11). "Ağrı Diyadin Seçim Sonuçları – Diyadin Yerel Seçim Sonuçları". Yeni Şafak (in Turkish). Retrieved 2019-11-11.
  5. Prothero, W.G. (1920). Armenia and Kurdistan. London: H.M. Stationery Office. p. 72.
  6. "Ancient cave city of Meya in Turkey awaits visitors". DailySabah. Retrieved 2019-11-12.
  7. "Ahead of winter, hot springs in Turkey offer natural remedies". DailySabah. Retrieved 2019-11-12.


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