Eskil
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For the medieval archbishop, see Eskil of Lund.
Eskil | |
Location of Eskil within Turkey. | |
Coordinates: | |
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Country | Turkey |
Region | Central Anatolia |
Province | Aksaray |
Government | |
- Governor | Mehmet Keklik |
- Mayor | Şerafettin Meral |
Area | |
- District | 1,369 km² (528.6 sq mi) |
Elevation | 932 m (3,058 ft) |
Population (2000)[1] | |
- District | 28,952 |
- Density | 21.15/km² (54.8/sq mi) |
- Urban | 22,125 |
Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
- Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
Postal code | 68xxx |
Area code(s) | 0382 |
Licence plate | 68 |
Website: www.eskil.gov.tr |
Eskil is a town and district of Aksaray Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey, situated on the southern shore of Lake Tuz. According to 2000 census, population of the district is 28,952 of which 22,125 live in the town of Eskil.[1][2] The district covers an area of 1,369 km² (529 sq mi),[3] and the average elevation in the center is 932 m (3,058 ft).
[edit] Notes
- ^ a b Turkish Statistical Institute. Census 2000, Key statistics for urban areas of Turkey (XLS) (Turkish). Retrieved on 2008-04-02.
- ^ GeoHive. Statistical information on Turkey's administrative units (English). Retrieved on 2008-04-02.
- ^ Statoids. Statistical information on districts of Turkey (English). Retrieved on 2008-04-21.
[edit] References
- Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. Geographical information on Eskil, Turkey (English). Retrieved on 2008-04-02.
- Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. General information on Eskil, Aksaray (Turkish). Retrieved on 2008-04-02.
[edit] External links
- District governor's official website (Turkish)
- District municipality's official website (Turkish)
- Aksaray governor's office (Turkish) / (English) / (French)
- Map of Eskil district
Eskil towns and villages | ||
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Province: Aksaray ● District: Eskil |
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Districts of Aksaray Province: Aksaray • Ağaçören • Eskil • Gülağaç • Güzelyurt • Ortaköy • Sarıyahşi |
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