Hınıs
Hınıs (Kurdish: Xinûs; Armenian: Խնուս, romanized: Khnus) is a municipality and district of Erzurum Province, Turkey. Its area is 1,367 km2, and its population is 24,680 (2022). Historical monuments in the town include the castle and the Ulu Cami Mosque, said to be built in 1734 by Alaeddin, the bey of Muş. The town is populated by Kurds.
Hınıs | |
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District and municipality | |
Map showing Hınıs District in Erzurum Province | |
Hınıs Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 39°21′31″N 41°42′1″E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Erzurum |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Erdoğan Eren (AKP) |
| Area | 1,367 km2 (528 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | 24,680 |
| • Density | 18/km2 (47/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 25600 |
| Area code | 0442 |
The district, which is 150 km away from the city of Muş, is very close to Hamurpert Lake, which has an important place in history. Hınıs district is surrounded by the Ak Dağ mountains from the north, Bingöl Mountains from the west and south, and Akdoğan mountains from the south to the east. Hınıs district is neighbors with Tekman and Karayazı districts to the north, Karaçoban district to the east, and Varto, Bulanık and Malazgirt districts of Muş to the south. In addition, the Varto city is only 40 km from Hınıs. Hınıs is a plain district and Hınıs Plain is one of the most fertile plains of the region. Therefore, agriculture and animal husbandry are the main sources of income in the district. It has the same characteristics as Erzurum in terms of climate and nature. Winters are cold and snowy, and summers are generally cool. In general, it can be said that it is 5-6 degrees warmer than Erzurum.