Solhan

Solhan extends across varied terrain with the Şerafettin Mountains dominating the northern section, reaching elevations of up to 2675 meters at Şahin Tepe.

The district, established in 1932, experienced demographic shifts during the early 20th century, when its Armenian population maintained a church named St. Sargis.

The district encompasses twenty-seven villages and eighty hamlets, where residents speak multiple languages including Turkish, Kurdish, and Zazaki.

The municipal administration manages essential services for 33,973 residents through its headquarters in the town center, operating under the UTC+3 time zone.

The region experiences a dry-summer continental climate with temperature variations from 0.1°C in January to 33.4°C in August, receiving maximum rainfall in April.

GPS coordinates: 38.96594,41.05181

Latest update: March 14, 2025 19:42