Yazıkonak, Elazığ
Municipality in Elazığ, Turkey
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Yazıkonak, formerly known as Vertetil (Armenian: Վարդաթիլ, romanized: Vardat'il, lit. 'rosehip') is a town (belde) in the central district (Elazığ District) of Elazığ Province, Turkey.[2] It is situated to the west of Keban Dam reservoir. The distance to Elazığ is 10 kilometres (6.2 mi). Its population is 9,606 (2021).[1] The town is a relatively new settlement. Elazığ Airport which is just at the southwest of Yazıkonak contributed to the rapid increase in population. In 1986, it was declared a seat of township. Agriculture, cattle rising and light industries are among the economic activities of the town.[3]
