Genç, Bingöl
Municipality in Bingöl Province, Turkey
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Genç (Kurdish: Darahênê, Zazaki: Dara Hênî,[2][3] Armenian: Արդուշեն, romanized: Ardushen)[4] is a town in Bingöl Province in Turkey. It is the seat of Genç District.[5] Its population is 20,763 (2021).[1] The mayor is Kemal Tartar (YRP).[6]
Genç | |
|---|---|
  Genç Location within Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 38.750°N 40.556°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Bingöl |
| District | Genç |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Kemal Tartar (YRP) |
| Elevation | 1,087 m (3,566 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | 20,763 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 12500 |
| Area code | 0426 |
| Website | www |
The town is populated by Zaza Kurds.[7]
Neighborhoods
The town is divided into the neighborhoods of Cumhuriyet, Kültür, Yenişehir, Yeşildere and Yoldaşan.[5]
Demographics
On the eve of World War I, there were 4,344 Armenians in the sanjak of Genç. There was a small community of 240 Armenians in the city proper, with one church, St. Paul, and a school.[4]
| Turkish | Arabic | Kurdish | Circassian | Armenian | Unknown or other languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 558 | 1 | 3,100 | – | – | – |
| Muslim | Armenian | Orthodox | Other Christian |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,659 | – | – | – |
In 2011, the population of Genç district was 35,208, of which 19,123 live in the city itself.[9]
