Alacakaya
Municipality in Elazığ, Turkey
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Alacakaya (Kurmanji Kurdish: Guleman, Zaza: Guleman)[2][3] is a town of Elazığ Province of Turkey. It is the seat of Alacakaya District.[4] Its population is 2,451 (2021).[1] The mayor is Zafer Altınışık (YRP). The town is mostly populated by Zazas.[5]
Alacakaya | |
|---|---|
 Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 38°27′43″N 39°51′45″E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Elazığ |
| District | Alacakaya |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Zafer Altınışık (YRP) |
| Elevation | 1,150 m (3,770 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | 2,451 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 23410 |
| Climate | Csa |
| Website | www |
Etymology
The former name, Guleman, originally meant "slaves" both in Kurmancî and Zaza language.[3][3] The name in Turkish, Alacakaya, translates into "grey rock".
History
The town had grown out of Guleman village in 1935, the year when Etibank founded a chromium ore processing plant near the town. The town was renamed as a result of place name changes in Turkey. With the chromium enterprise gradually growing and expanding, Alacakaya had grown and developed.[6] The town was initially a village nominally under Maden. The town gained township (belde) rights on 30 December 1986.[7] Alacakaya was granted district status with the Law no. 20523, published on 20 May 1990.[8]
The renowned "cherry marble" is mined within the district boundaries and exported to various countries around the world.[9]
Neighbourhoods
The municipality consists of the following neighbourhoods:[10]
- Altıncanak
- Altıoluk 38°26′16″N 39°53′01″E
- Güleman
- Gündoğdu
- Merkez
- Sularbaşı 38°29′47″N 39°50′40″E