Dilek, Malatya

Dilek is a town in the central district (Malatya) of Malatya Province, Turkey. At 38°27′N 38°15′E, Dilek is situated several kilometers southwest of Karakaya Dam resorvoir. It lies to the east of Turkish state highway D.850 which connects Malatya to Sivas. The distance to Malatya is 13 kilometres (8.1 mi). The railroad from Malatya to north also passes through Dilek. The population of Dilek is 7971 [1] as of 2011. In 1964 Dilek was declared a seat of township. Major economic activity of the town is fruit gardening. Apricot is the main product.

Dilek
Town
Dilek
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 38°27′N 38°15′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceMalatya Province
DistrictMalatya central district
Elevation
780 m (2,560 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total7,971
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
44180
Area code(s)0422
Licence plate44

References
  1. Statistical Institute Archived 2013-09-27 at the Wayback Machine


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