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Merzifon
Municipality in Amasya, Turkey / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Merzifon (Armenian: Մարզուան, romanized: Marzvan; Middle Persian: Merzban; Ancient Greek: Μερσυφὼν, romanized: Mersyphòn or Μερζιφούντα, Merzifounta) is a town in Amasya Province in the central Black Sea region of Turkey. It is the seat of Merzifon District.[2] Its population is 61,376 (2021).[1] The mayor is Alp Kargı (CHP).
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Coordinates: 40°52′30″N 35°27′48″E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Amasya |
District | Merzifon |
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• Mayor | Alp Kargı (CHP) |
Elevation | 750 m (2,460 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | 61,376 |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Postal code | 05300 |
Website | merzifon |
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Modern Merzifon is a typical large but quiet Anatolian town with schools, hospitals, courts and other important infrastructure but few cultural amenities. There is a large airbase nearby.
Merzifon is twinned with the city of Pleasant Hill, California.
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