Mazgirt | |
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Coordinates: 39°01′18″N 39°36′30″E / 39.02167°N 39.60833°ECoordinates: 39°01′18″N 39°36′30″E / 39.02167°N 39.60833°E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Tunceli |
Government | |
• Mayor | Tekin Türkel (ÖDP) |
• Kaymakam | Haluk Çakmak |
Area | |
• District | 673.51 km2 (260.04 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,447 m (4,747 ft) |
Population (2012) | |
• Urban | 2,107 |
• District | 8,622 |
• District density | 13/km2 (33/sq mi) |
Post code | 628xx |
Climate | Dsa |
Website | www |
Mazgirt, Kurdish: Mêzgir an Mazgêrd) is a small city and its surrounding district in Tunceli Province of Turkey. The city has a population of 1,712, most of which are Alevi. The mayor is Tekin Türkel (ÖDP). The town has a number of interesting buildings, such as an abandoned castle, an old Mosque, and an Armenian Church which is soon to be renovated.