Acıgöl
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For the lake, see Lake Acıgöl.
| Acıgöl | |
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| Coordinates: 38°33′N 34°31′E / 38.55°N 34.517°E | |
| Country |  Turkey |
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| Region | Central Anatolia |
| Province | Nevşehir |
| Government | |
| - Governor | Ferit Görükmez |
| - Mayor | İsmail Çavuşoğlu |
| Area | |
| - District | 497 km2 (191.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,256 m (4,121 ft) |
| Population (2000)[1] | |
| - District | 24,844 |
| - Density | 49.99/km2 (129.5/sq mi) |
| - Urban | 6,702 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| - Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 50xxx |
| Area code(s) | 0384 |
| Licence plate | 50 |
| Website | www.acigol.gov.tr |
Acıgöl, formerly Dobada, is a town and district of Nevşehir Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. According to 2000 census, population of the district is 24,844 of which 6,702 live in the town of Acıgöl, and the remainder in surrounding villages.[1][2] The district covers an area of 497 km2 (192 sq mi),[3] and the town lies at an average elevation of 1,256 m (4,121 ft).
[edit] Notes
- ^ a b Turkish Statistical Institute. "Census 2000, Key statistics for urban areas of Turkey" (in Turkish) (XLS). http://www.die.gov.tr/nufus_sayimi/2000tablo5.xls. Retrieved on 2008-04-07.
- ^ GeoHive. "Statistical information on Turkey's administrative units" (in English). http://www.xist.org/cntry/turkey.aspx?levels=Ic%20Anadolu. Retrieved on 2008-04-07.
- ^ Statoids. "Statistical information on districts of Turkey" (in English). http://www.statoids.com/ytr.html. Retrieved on 2008-04-12.
[edit] References
- Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. "Geographical information on Acıgöl, Turkey" (in English). http://www.fallingrain.com/world/TU/50/Acigol.html. Retrieved on 2008-04-07.
- Municipality of Acıgöl, Turkey. "General information on Acıgöl, Nevşehir" (in Turkish). http://www.acigol.bel.tr/acigolhakkinda.php. Retrieved on 2008-04-07.
[edit] External links
- District governor's official website (Turkish)
- District municipality's official website (Turkish)
- Administrative map of Acıgöl district
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Coordinates: 38°33′01″N 34°30′33″E / 38.55028°N 34.50917°E
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