Palu, Elazığ
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Palu | |
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Country | Turkey |
Province | Elazığ |
Government | |
• Mayor | Said Dağoğlu (AKP) |
• Kaymakam | Ayhan Yazgan |
Area[1] | |
• District | 837.10 km2 (323.21 sq mi) |
Population (2012)[2] | |
• Urban | 9,187 |
• District | 20,377 |
• District density | 24/km2 (63/sq mi) |
Post code | 23500 |
Climate | Csa |
Website | www.palu.bel.tr |
Palu (Armenian: Palou/Բալու; formerly Romanopolis in Greek) is a town and district of Elazığ Province of Turkey. The mayor is Said Dağoğlu (AKP). It has a population of 8,652. The town historically had a significant Armenian population, which was exterminated during the genocide of 1915.[3] Notable residents include Katherine Magarian (1906-2001), a genocide survivor born in Baghin, Palou. [4]
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