Ahlat, Administrative district in Bitlis Province, Turkey
Located on Lake Van's northwestern shore at 38°45'N latitude and 42°30'E longitude, Ahlat District spans 1,153 square kilometers with 42,131 residents.
The region changed administrative boundaries from Van Province to Bitlis Province in 1936, marking a significant transition in its governmental organization.
The Ahlat Seljuk Cemetery contains numerous historic tombstones from the Ahlatshah dynasty, representing centuries of regional architectural and funeral traditions.
The district contains two municipalities, Ahlat and Ovakışla, along with 26 villages spread across the territory near Lake Van.
Local agricultural production specializes in potato cultivation, making substantial contributions to Turkey's national food supply chain.
Location: Bitlis Province
Elevation above the sea: 1,650 m
Website: http://ahlat.gov.tr
GPS coordinates: 38.75416,42.48774
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:49
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