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Aşkale, Administrative division in Eastern Anatolia, Turkey.

The district of Aşkale extends across 1,507 square kilometers of land in Erzurum Province, maintaining a population of 21,494 residents as of 2022.

In 1942, the Turkish government established labor camps in Aşkale where approximately 5,000 non-Muslim citizens were sent for failing to pay the Varlık Vergisi tax.

The administrative framework of Aşkale incorporates 75 different neighborhoods, each contributing to the governance structure within the Eastern Anatolia region.

The local administration of Aşkale operates under Turkey's centralized system, with officials managing public services and infrastructure development for the district's population.

The Kandilli Ski Resort in Aşkale serves as a venue for international cross-country skiing and biathlon competitions throughout the winter season.

GPS coordinates: 39.92172,40.69431

Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:18

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