Palu | |
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Coordinates: 38°42′14″N 39°57′04″E / 38.70389°N 39.95111°ECoordinates: 38°42′14″N 39°57′04″E / 38.70389°N 39.95111°E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Elazığ |
Government | |
• Mayor | Said Dağoğlu (AKP) |
• Kaymakam | Ayhan Yazgan |
Area | |
• District | 837.10 km2 (323.21 sq mi) |
Population (2012) | |
• Urban | 9,187 |
• District | 20,377 |
• District density | 24/km2 (63/sq mi) |
Post code | 23500 |
Climate | Csa |
Website | www.palu.bel.tr |
Palu (Armenian: Բալու/Palou; formerly Romanopolis in Greek) is a town and district of Elazığ Province of Turkey. The mayor is Said Dağoğlu (AKP). It has a population of 8,652. Notable residents include Katherine Magarian (1906-2001), a genocide survivor born in Baghin, Palou.