Karakoçan

The Karakoçan district extends over 1,049 square kilometers of land in eastern Turkey, featuring a mixture of plains and mountainous terrain.

Karakoçan district was officially established in 1936 as part of Turkey's administrative reorganization, replacing the ancient settlement of Bağın near Peri Su river.

The district maintains 88 villages across its territory, with a population of 28,436 residents who participate in local governance through municipal structures.

The district operates under the authority of a Kaymakam appointed by the central government and includes two municipalities: Karakoçan and Sarıcan.

The region experiences temperature variations from -2.8°C in January to 33.9°C in July, with annual precipitation reaching 624.96 millimeters.

Website: http://karakocan.gov.tr/

Website: http://karakocan.gov.tr

GPS coordinates: 38.95645,40.03803

Latest update: April 8, 2025 06:18