Yarımca, Elazığ
Yarımca is a belde (town) in Kovancılar district of Elazığ Province, Turkey. It is situated to the north of Keban Dam resorvoir at 38°40′N 39°46′E.The distance to Kovancılar is 12 kilometres (7.5 mi). The population of Yarımca was 1689 [1] as of 2013. The town is a new settlement. It was moved from its former location which is now a part of Keban Dam resorvoir in 1974. The settlement was declared a seat of township in 1972. Town is a mining town which depends on the Etikrom chrome mines. Fishing and irrigated agriculture are among the other economic sectors.[2]
Yarımca | |
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Town | |
Yarımca Location in Turkey | |
Coordinates: 38°40′N 39°46′E | |
Country | |
Province | Elazığ Province |
District | Kovancılar |
Elevation | 875 m (2,880 ft) |
Population (2013) | |
• Total | 1,689 |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | 23850 |
Area code(s) | 0424 |
Licence plate | 23 |
Climate | Csa |
References
- "Turkstat". Turkish Statistical Institute. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
- Town bog Demirelliler (in Turkish)
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