Diyadin | |
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Coordinates: 39°32′24″N 43°40′38″E / 39.54000°N 43.67722°E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Ağrı |
District | Diyadin |
Government | |
• Mayor | Rıfat POLAT ( AKP) |
Elevation | 1,925 m (6,316 ft) |
Population (2021)
[1] | 20,302 |
Time zone | UTC+3 ( TRT) |
Postal code | 04900 |
Website |
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Diyadin ( Kurdish: Giyadîn; [2] Armenian: Տատէոն, romanized: Tatēon) is a town 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. It is the seat of Diyadin District. [3] Its population is 20,302 (2021). [1]
The mayor is Betül Yaşar ( HDP). [4]
As of 1920, the area was known for its sulphur production. [5]