Uludere District
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Uludere District | |
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 Map showing Uludere District in Şırnak Province | |
  Uludere District Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 37°25′N 42°58′E / 37.417°N 42.967°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Şırnak |
| Seat | Uludere |
Area | 841 km2 (325 sq mi) |
| Population (2023) | 46,740 |
| • Density | 55.6/km2 (144/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Uludere District (Kurdish: Qileban) is a district of the Şırnak Province of Turkey.[1] In 2023, the district had a population of 46,740.[2] The seat of the district is the town of Uludere.[1] Its area is 841 km2.[3]
The district was formed in 1957.[4]
Around 90% of the district is populated by Kurds from the Goyan tribe. The Kaşuran tribe also reside in the district.[5]
