Şarkışla
Şarkışla | |
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Coordinates: 39°21′N 36°24′E / 39.350°N 36.400°E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Sivas |
District | Şarkışla |
Government | |
• Mayor | Ahmet Turgay Oğuz (AKP) |
Population (2022)[1] | 23,707 |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Postal code | 58400 |
Area code | 0346 |
Website | sarkisla |
Şarkışla is a town in the
Şarkışla has all the characteristics of Central Anatolian climate in all seasons. The weather is mostly sunny and dry, and the clouds are high. In the summer time, it is a better place to live in and in the winter it is very cold here.
There are plenty of dams constructed in and around the town, which are used for agricultural and recreational needs. A recently constructed Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan pipeline is crossing by Şarkışla.
The history of this town is very old. Şarkışla is known to be populated since the ancient time of the Romans. A historical high castle still exists in the middle of the town.
During the last decades, many residents emigrated from this region to settle abroad. Anatolian cultural motives can be seen here. A rich Turkish cuisine and variety of regional foods and meals are found here.
References
- ^ TÜİK. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
See also
- Aşık Veysel
- Aşık Veysel Meslek Yüksekokulu