| Yazıkonak | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
  YazıkonakLocation in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 38°37′N 39°18′E / 38.617°N 39.300°E / 38.617; 39.300 | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Elazığ |
| District | Elazığ |
| Elevation | 885 m (2,904 ft) |
| Population | 9,606 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 23180 |
| Area code | 0424 |
| Climate | Csa |
Yazıkonak (former Vertetil, meaning " rose garden") is a belde (town) in the central district (Elazığ District) of Elazığ Province, Turkey. 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). 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.
References
- ^ "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)
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