Derince, Sason
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Derince | |
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  Derince Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 38°26′53″N 41°28′16″E / 38.448°N 41.471°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Batman |
| District | Sason |
| Population (2021) | 472 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Derince (Armenian: Քաղքիկ, romanized: Kʻaghkʻik) is a village in the Sason District, Batman Province, Turkey.[1] The village is populated by Arabs and had a population of 472 in 2021.[2] The hamlets of Çakmakçı and Özlüce are attached to the village.[1]
The village was previously known as Kaghkik, Sasun or Hin Sasun ("old Sasun" in Armenian).[3] It is located near the ancient fortress of Sasun, also known in Armenian sources as Sasuntsi Davti Berd ("the fortress of David of Sassoun").[4]
