Yarımca, Elazığ
| Yarımca | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Yarımca Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 38°40′N 39°46′E / 38.667°N 39.767°ECoordinates: 38°40′N 39°46′E / 38.667°N 39.767°E | |
| Country |
 Turkey |
| Province | Elazığ Province |
| District | Kovancılar |
| Elevation | 875 m (2,880 ft) |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 1,689 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 23850 |
| Area code(s) | 0424 |
| Licence plate | 23 |
| Climate | Csa |
Yarımca is a belde (town) in Kovancılar district of Elazığ Province, Turkey. It is situated to the north of Keban Dam resorvoir at 38°40′N 39°46′E / 38.667°N 39.767°E.The distance to Kovancılar is 12 kilometres (7.5 mi). The population of Yarımca was 1689 [1] as of 2013. The town is a new settlement. It was moved from its former location which is now a part of Keban Dam resorvoir in 1974. The settlement was declared a seat of township in 1972. Town is a mining town which depends on the Etikrom chrome mines. Fishing and irrigated agriculture are among the other economic sectors.[2]
References
- ↑ "Turkstat". Turkish Statistical Institute. Retrieved 2015.
- ↑ Town bog Demirelliler (Turkish)
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