Diyadin

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CountryTurkey
Elevation
1,925 m (6,316 ft)
Population
(2021)[1]
20,302
Diyadin
Diyadin is located in Turkey
Diyadin
Diyadin
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 39°32′24″N 43°40′38″E / 39.54000°N 43.67722°E / 39.54000; 43.67722
CountryTurkey
ProvinceAğrı
DistrictDiyadin
Government
  MayorÖzgür Demir (AKP)
Elevation
1,925 m (6,316 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
20,302
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
04900
Websitewww.diyadin.bel.tr

Diyadin (Kurdish: Giyadîn;[2] Armenian: Տատէոն, romanized: Tatēon) is a town in Ağrı Province of Turkey, at the foot of Mount Tendürek, a high peak in the Aladağlar range that stands between Ağrı and the north shore of Lake Van. It is the seat of Diyadin District.[3] Its population is 20,302 (2021).[1]

The mayor is Betül Yaşar (HDP).[4]

Economy

As of 1920, the area was known for its sulphur production.[5]

Places of interest

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