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Ürgüp

Ürgüp
District
Hotels built within caves in Ürgüp
Hotels built within caves in Ürgüp
Location of Ürgüp within Turkey.
Location of Ürgüp within Turkey.
Ürgüp is located in Turkey
Ürgüp
Ürgüp
Location of Ürgüp within Turkey.
Coordinates: 38°37′53″N 34°54′47″E / 38.63139°N 34.91306°E / 38.63139; 34.91306Coordinates: 38°37′53″N 34°54′47″E / 38.63139°N 34.91306°E / 38.63139; 34.91306
Country  Turkey
Region Central Anatolia
Province Nevşehir
Government
 • Governor Recep Soytürk
 • Mayor Fahri Yıldız (AKP)
Area
 • District 562.85 km2 (217.32 sq mi)
Elevation 1,043 m (3,422 ft)
Population (2012)
 • Urban 19,116
 • District 35,000
 • District density 62/km2 (160/sq mi)
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 50xxx
Area code(s) 0384
Vehicle registration 50
Climate Csb
Website www.urgup.gov.tr

Ürgüp (Greek: Προκόπιο Prokópio or Cappadocian Greek: Προκόπι Prokópi, Ottoman Turkish: Burgut Kalesi‎) is a town and district of Nevşehir Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. It is located in the historical region of Cappadocia, and near the cave Churches of Göreme. According to 2010 census, the population of the district is 34,372 of which 18,631 live in the town of Ürgüp. The district covers an area of 563 km2 (217 sq mi), and the town lies at an average elevation of 1,043 m (3,422 ft).

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