Sarıkaya is a town and district of Yozgat Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. According to 2000 census, population of the district is 58,026 of which 22,102 live in the town of Sarıkaya.[3] It is known for its hot springs and the associated bathhouses.
Sarıkaya | |
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District | |
![]() Location of Sarıkaya within Turkey. | |
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Coordinates: 39°30′N 35°23′E | |
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Province | Yozgat |
Government | |
• Mayor | Ali Osman Ergir (AKP) |
Area | |
• District | 974.44 km2 (376.23 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,169 m (3,835 ft) |
Population (2012)[2] | |
• Urban | 19,590 |
• District | 37,737 |
• District density | 39/km2 (100/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | 66xxx |
Area code(s) | 0354 |
Licence plate | 66 |
Website | www.sarikaya.gov.tr |
Sarıkaya's Ottoman-era name was Terzili and known locally as Terzilihamam due to its bathhouses (hamam).[4] The town is currently known for its UNESCO submitted Roman-era bath named Basilica Therma that is preserved and easily visible in the town center.[5]
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