Arguvan

District and municipality in Malatya, Turkey From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Arguvan (Kurdish: Erxewan/Arxewan)[2] is a municipality and district of Malatya Province, Turkey.[3] Its area is 1,096 km2,[4] and its population is 6,869 (2022).[1] The mayor is Ersoy Eren (CHP).

CountryTurkey
Area
1,096 km2 (423 sq mi)
Elevation
1,150 m (3,770 ft)
Population
(2022)[1]
6,869
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Arguvan
District and municipality
Map showing Arguvan District in Malatya Province
Map showing Arguvan District in Malatya Province
Arguvan is located in Turkey
Arguvan
Arguvan
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 38°46′31″N 38°16′16″E
CountryTurkey
ProvinceMalatya
Government
 • MayorErsoy Eren (CHP)
Area
1,096 km2 (423 sq mi)
Elevation
1,150 m (3,770 ft)
Population
 (2022)[1]
6,869
 • Density6.267/km2 (16.23/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
44960
Area code0422
Websitewww.arguvan.bel.tr
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Composition

There are 49 neighbourhoods in Arguvan District:[5]

Demographics

The majority of the district is Alevi from both Kurdish and Turkish ethnicity. The Kurdish Atman tribe reside in ten villages and hamlets in the district. Other Kurdish tribes include the Direjan, Kurecik,[6] and the Parçikan.[7]

Notable people

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