Kemaliye
Kemaliye, formerly Eğin (Armenian: Ակն, romanized: Akn, meaning "spring"), is a town in Erzincan Province in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey. It is the seat of Kemaliye District. Its population is 2,536 (2022).
Kemaliye
Akn • Ակն | |
|---|---|
Municipality | |
Kemaliye Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 39°15′39″N 38°29′48″E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Erzincan |
| District | Kemaliye |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mehmet Karaman (MHP) |
| Elevation | 1,130 m (3,710 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 2,536 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 24530 |
| Area code | 0446 |
| Website | www |
The town is known for its historic architecture, including many Ottoman-era houses. It is also notable for its commanding view of the river Karasu (Euphrates) flowing south through a gorge above the Keban Dam. The town consists of 11 quarters: Dörtyolağzı, Gençağa, Ariki, Hacıyusuf, Halilağa, Naip, Bahçe, Sandıkbağı, Taşdibi, Isakpaşa and Esertepe.
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