Hekimhan

Hekimhan extends across 1,514 square kilometers of Eastern Anatolia, positioned at an elevation of 1,075 meters above sea level with Zurbahan mountain reaching 2,091 meters.

The district contains architectural elements from different periods, including a Seljuk-era Tashan caravanserai and several Ottoman period mosques that mark its historical development.

The district encompasses 65 neighborhoods where Kurdish and Turkish communities, both Alevi and Sunni, maintain their distinct traditions and social practices.

The municipal administration operates from the district center, providing services to approximately 15,706 residents spread across urban and rural settlements.

The district features a varied topography where mountain ranges intersect with settlement areas, creating natural boundaries between its numerous neighborhoods.

GPS coordinates: 38.81651,37.93070

Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:10