Diyadin
| Diyadin | |
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 Diyadin
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| Coordinates: 39°32′24″N 43°40′38″E / 39.54000°N 43.67722°ECoordinates: 39°32′24″N 43°40′38″E / 39.54000°N 43.67722°E | |
| Country |
 Turkey
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| Province | Ağrı |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Hazal Aras (BDP) |
| • Kaymakam | Ali Arıkan |
| Area | |
| • District | 1,290.67 km2 (498.33 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,925 m (6,316 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Urban | 20,285 |
| • District | 45,238 |
| • District density | 35/km2 (91/sq mi) |
| Post code | 04900 |
| Website | www |
Diyadin (Armenian: Տատէոն (Latin transliteration: Tatēon); Kurdish: Giyadîn) is a district of Ağrı Province of Turkey, at the foot of Mount Tendürek, a high peak in the Aladağlar range that stands between Ağrı and the north shore of Lake Van. The mayor is Hazal Aras (BDP).
As of 1920, the area was known for its sulphur production.
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