Dilek, Malatya
| Dilek | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Dilek Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 38°27′N 38°15′E / 38.450°N 38.250°ECoordinates: 38°27′N 38°15′E / 38.450°N 38.250°E | |
| Country |
 Turkey |
| Province | Malatya Province |
| District | Malatya central district |
| Elevation | 780 m (2,560 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 7,971 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 44180 |
| Area code(s) | 0422 |
| Licence plate | 44 |
Dilek is a town in the central district (Malatya) of Malatya Province, Turkey. At 38°27′N 38°15′E / 38.450°N 38.250°E, Dilek is situated several kilometers southwest of Karakaya Dam resorvoir. It lies to the east of Turkish state highway D.850 which connects Malatya to Sivas. The distance to Malatya is 13 kilometres (8.1 mi). The railroad from Malatya to north also passes through Dilek. The population of Dilek is 7971 [1] as of 2011. In 1964 Dilek was declared a seat of township. Major economic activity of the town is fruit gardening. Apricot is the main product.