Aşkale

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

Aşkale is a municipality and district of Erzurum Province, Turkey.[2] Its area is 1,507 km2,[3] and its population is 21,494 (2022).[1] The mayor is Şenor Polat (AKP).

CountryTurkey
Area
1,507 km2 (582 sq mi)
Population
(2022)[1]
21,494
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
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Aşkale
District and municipality
Bozburun landscape, Aşkale
Bozburun landscape, Aşkale
Map showing Aşkale District in Erzurum Province
Map showing Aşkale District in Erzurum Province
Aşkale is located in Turkey
Aşkale
Aşkale
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 39°55′16″N 40°41′41″E
CountryTurkey
ProvinceErzurum
Government
 • MayorŞenor Polat (AKP)
Area
1,507 km2 (582 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)[1]
21,494
 • Density14.26/km2 (36.94/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
25500
Area code0442
ClimateDfb
Websitewww.askale.bel.tr
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The majority of the district is populated by Turks and a small minority by Kurds. There is also a presence of Meskhetian Turks and Karapapakhs.[4]

Kandilli Ski Resort, which hosts cross-country skiing and biathlon competitions at some international winter sports events, is situated in Aşkale.

Labour camps for non-Muslims

In 1942, the Varlık Vergisi (Turkish: [vɑɾˈɫɯk ˈvæɾɟisi], "wealth tax" or "capital tax") was imposed on the minority non-Muslim citizens of Turkey (mainly Jews, Greeks, Armenians, and Levantines.[5] Those unable to pay had to work off their debt in labor camps in Aşkale. Five thousand were sent to the Aşkale labor camp.[6] The law was repealed on 15 March 1944,[7] and minority citizens who were at the labour camps were sent back to their homes.[8]

Composition

There are 75 neighbourhoods in Aşkale District:[9]

References

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