Yazıkonak, Elazığ

Municipality in Elazığ, Turkey

38°37′N 39°18′E / 38.617°N 39.300°E / 38.617; 39.300CountryTurkeyProvinceElazığDistrictElazığElevation

885 m (2,904 ft)Population

(2021)^[1]

9,606Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)Postal code

23180

Yazıkonak (former Vertetil, meaning " rose garden") is a belde (town) 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]

References

^ ^a ^b "Population Of Municipalities, Villages And Quarters". TÜİK. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
^ Belde Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
^ Mayor's page (in Turkish)