Sarıyahşi

Sarıyahşi
—  District  —
Location of Sarıyahşi within Turkey.
Coordinates:
Country  Turkey
Region Central Anatolia
Province Aksaray
Government
 • Governor İskender Çolak
 • Mayor Fatih Ünsal (MHP)
Area
 • District 280 km2 (108.1 sq mi)
Elevation 870 m (2,854 ft)
Population (2000)[1]
 • District 12,120
 • Density 43.29/km2 (112.1/sq mi)
 • Urban 7,751
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 68xxx
Area code(s) 0382
Licence plate 68
Website www.sariyahsi.gov.tr

Sarıyahşi is a town and district of Aksaray Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey, at a distance of 110 km (68 mi) from the province seat of Aksaray. According to 2000 census, population of the district is 12,120 of which 7,751 live in the town of Sarıyahşi, and the remainder in surrounding villages.[1][2] The district covers an area of 280 km2 (108 sq mi),[3] and lies at an average elevation of 870 m (2,854 ft).

The district is good agricultural land watered by Hirfanlı Dam reservoir, and used for growing grain and other crops. There is a uranium mine in the village of Bekdik and various stone quarries.

The town of Sarıyahşi is a small rural centre providing schools and other basic amenities to the surrounding countryside.

Notes

  1. ^ 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 2008-04-03. 
  2. ^ GeoHive. "Statistical information on Turkey's administrative units" (in English). http://www.xist.org/cntry/turkey.aspx?levels=Ic%20Anadolu. Retrieved 2008-04-03. 
  3. ^ Statoids. "Statistical information on districts of Turkey" (in English). http://www.statoids.com/ytr.html. Retrieved 2008-04-22. 

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Sarıyahşi towns and villages
Province:
District:
Sarıyahşi
Towns:
Sarıyahşi · Boğazköy
Districts of Aksaray Province: Aksaray • Ağaçören • Eskil • Gülağaç • Güzelyurt • Ortaköy • Sarıyahşi