Zara, Turkey

Zara is a town in Sivas Province of Turkey. It is the seat of Zara District.[2] Its population is 11,636 (2022).[1] The mayor is Fatih Celik (MHP). The town is 70 km. (appr. 45 miles) away from downtown Sivas.

Zara
Municipality
A view from Zara city center
A view from Zara city center
Zara is located in Turkey
Zara
Zara
Location in Turkey
Zara is located in Turkey Central Anatolia
Zara
Zara
Zara (Turkey Central Anatolia)
Coordinates: 39°53′42″N 37°45′11″E
CountryTurkey
ProvinceSivas
DistrictZara
Government
 • MayorFatih Celik (MHP)
Elevation
1,350 m (4,430 ft)
Population
 (2022)[1]
11,636
Time zoneTRT (UTC+3)
Postal code
58700
Area code0346
Websitewww.zara.bel.tr

History

In antiquity, Zara (Ancient Greek: Ζάρα) was a town in the northern part of Armenia Minor, or perhaps more correctly in Pontus, on the road from Caesarea to Satala, and on the road from Arabissus to Nicopolis.[3][4]

Economy

Historically, silver was extracted from lead in Zara. Coal, asbestos, and arsenic were also produced in the area.[5]

References
  1. "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  2. İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  3. Public Domain Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Zara". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
  4. Antonine Itinerary pp. 182, 207, 213.
  5. Prothero, G.W. (1920). Armenia and Kurdistan. London: H.M. Stationery Office. pp. 74–75.


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