Yıldızeli is a town in Sivas Province of Turkey. It is the seat of Yıldızeli District.[2] Its population is 6,420 (2022).[1] Since March 2024, the mayor has been Yaşar Göktaş, Nationalist Movement Party (MHP).[3]
Yıldızeli | |
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  Yıldızeli Location in Turkey  Yıldızeli Yıldızeli (Turkey Central Anatolia) | |
| Coordinates: 39°51′51″N 36°35′54″E / 39.86417°N 36.59833°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Sivas |
| District | Yıldızeli |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Yaşar Göktaş (MHP) |
| Elevation | 1,401 m (4,596 ft) |
| Population (2022)[1] | 6,420 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Area code | 0346 |
| Website | www |
Yıldızeli has a broad and colorful history and culture.[citation needed] Various social communities reside in Yıldızeli, such as Alevis, Turkmens, Circassians, etc.[citation needed] The district has a lot of touristic places as well as hot springs which are claimed to be curative for some diseases.[citation needed]
Yıldızeli has been identified as the site of the ancient town of Phiara (Greek: Φίαρα),[4] which according to Ptolemy was located in the district of Sargarausena in Cappadocia.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ "Başkanın Özgeçmişi". Yıldızeli Belediyesi Resmi Web Sitesi. Yıldızeli Belediyesi. 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Mitford, T. "Places: 629054 (Phiara)". Pleiades. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
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Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Phiara". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
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