Diyadin (Kurdish: Giyadîn,[3] Armenian: Տատէոն, romanized: Tatēon) is a town and district 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.
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Coordinates: 39°32′24″N 43°40′38″E | |
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Province | Ağrı |
Government | |
• Mayor | Betül Yaşar (HDP) |
• Kaymakam | Hasan Doğan |
Area | |
• District | 1,290.67 km2 (498.33 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,925 m (6,316 ft) |
Population (2012)[2] | |
• Urban | 20,285 |
• District | 45,238 |
• District density | 35/km2 (91/sq mi) |
Post code | 04900 |
Website | www.diyadin.bel.tr |
The mayor is Betül Yaşar (HDP).[4] The current is District Governor is Hasan Doĝan.[5]
As of 1920, the area was known for its sulphur production.[6]
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