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.
Diyadin | |
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Diyadin | |
| Coordinates: 39°32′24″N 43°40′38″E | |
| Country | |
| 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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