Adilcevaz
Adilcevaz (Armenian: Արծկէ, romanized: Artskē, Kurdish: Elcewaz) is a town in Bitlis Province of Turkey. It is on the northern shore of Lake Van. It is the seat of Adilcevaz District. The town is populated by Kurds of the Bekiran tribe and had a population of 15,193 in 2021.
Adilcevaz | |
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Municipality | |
Adilcevaz Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 38°48′21″N 42°44′49″E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Bitlis |
| District | Adilcevaz |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Necati Gürsoy (AKP) |
| Elevation | 1,650 m (5,410 ft) |
| Population (2021) | 15,193 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 13500 |
| Website | www |
The mayor is Necati Gürsoy from the AKP.
The famous Kef castle built by the Urarteans lies near Adilcevaz. Monastery of the Miracles is 2.18 miles northwest of Adilcevaz in the hills to the north of Lake Van.
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