Erzincan
Erzincan (pronounced [æɾˈzindʒan]; Kurdish: Erzîngan), historically Yerznka (Armenian: Երզնկա), is the capital of Erzincan Province in eastern Turkey. Nearby cities include Erzurum, Sivas, Tunceli, Bingöl, Elazığ, Malatya, Gümüşhane, Bayburt, and Giresun. The city is majority Sunni Turkish with an Alevi Kurdish minority.
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| Coordinates: 39°44′47″N 39°29′29″E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Erzincan |
| District | Erzincan |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Bekir Aksun (MHP) |
| Population (2022) | 150,714 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Website | www |
The city had a population of 150,714 in 2022, an increase from 86,779 in 2007.
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