Sarıkaya is a town in Yozgat Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. It is the seat of Sarıkaya District.[2] Its population is 18,457 (2022).[1] It is known for its hot springs and the associated bathhouses.
Sarıkaya | |
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  Sarıkaya Location in Turkey  Sarıkaya Sarıkaya (Turkey Central Anatolia) | |
| Coordinates: 39°29′37″N 35°22′37″E / 39.49361°N 35.37694°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Yozgat |
| District | Sarıkaya |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Osman Gözan (AKP) |
| Elevation | 1,169 m (3,835 ft) |
| Population (2022)[1] | 18,457 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 66650 |
| Area code | 0354 |
| Website | www |
Sarıkaya's Ottoman-era name was Terzili and known locally as Terzilihamam due to its bathhouses (hamam).[3] The town is currently known for its UNESCO submitted Roman-era bath named Basilica Therma that is preserved and easily visible in the town center.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ "Nişanyan Yeradları".
- ^ "Basilica Therma (Sarıkaya Roma Hamamı)".
External links
edit- District municipality's official website (in Turkish)
- General information on Sarıkaya (in Turkish)
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