Palu, Elazığ
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| Palu | |
|---|---|
  Palu | |
| Coordinates: 38°42′14″N 39°57′04″E / 38.70389°N 39.95111°ECoordinates: 38°42′14″N 39°57′04″E / 38.70389°N 39.95111°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Elazığ |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Muhammet Septioğlu (SP) |
| • Kaymakam | Ayhan Yazgan |
| Area[1] | |
| • District | 837.10 km2 (323.21 sq mi) |
| Population (2012)[2] | |
| • Urban | 9,187 |
| • District | 20,377 |
| • District Density | 24/km2 (63/sq mi) |
| Post code | 23500 |
| Website | www.palu.bel.tr |
Palu (formerly Romanopolis in Greek) is a town and district of Elâzığ Province of Turkey. The mayor is Muhammet Septioğlu (SP). The population is 8,652.
Economy
Historically, Palu produced silver and small amounts of coal.[3]
References
- ↑ "Area of regions (including lakes), km²". Regional Statistics Database. Turkish Statistical Institute. 2002. Retrieved 2013-03-05.
- ↑ "Population of province/district centers and towns/villages by districts - 2012". Address Based Population Registration System (ABPRS) Database. Turkish Statistical Institute. Retrieved 2013-02-27.
- ↑ Prothero, W.G. (1920). Armenia and Kurdistan. London: H.M. Stationary Office. p. 74.
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