Sarıkaya, Yozgat
Municipality in Yozgat, Turkey
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Sarıkaya is a town in Yozgat Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey and the seat of Sarıkaya District.[2] It as a population of 18,457 as of 2022.[1]
Sarıkaya | |
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Sarıkaya Roman Basilica Therma in the city center | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Sarıkaya Location within Turkey  Sarıkaya Location within Turkey Central Anatolia | |
| Coordinates: 39°29′37″N 35°22′37″E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Yozgat |
| District | Sarıkaya |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Osman Gözan (AKP) |
| Elevation | 1,169 m (3,835 ft) |
| Population (2022)[1] | 18,457 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 66650 |
| Area code | 0354 |
| Website | www |
Sarıkaya's Ottoman-era name was Terzili and is known locally as Terzilihamam due to its hamams (bathhouses).[3] The town is currently known for its UNESCO submitted Roman-era bath named Basilica Therma that is preserved and easily visible in the town center.[4]
