Gölova
Town in Sivas Province, Turkey / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gölova is a town in Sivas Province of Turkey. It is the seat of Gölova District.[1] Its population is 995 (2022).[2] The mayor is İbrahim Yenidünya (AKP). The name "Gölova" means "lake-plain".[3]
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Coordinates: 40°03′44″N 38°36′34″E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Sivas |
District | Gölova |
Government | |
• Mayor | İbrahim Yenidünya (AKP) |
Elevation | 1,342 m (4,403 ft) |
Population (2022) | 995 |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Website | www.golova.bel.tr |
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Historically known as Ağvanis, Gölova is located on top of a hill on the edge of the Refahiye plateau and also overlooking the Suşehri plain to the west.[3] To the south are small lakes where water from the Çobanlı Su's tributaries collects.[3] These lakes water a meadow area called Suşehir ("water-city"; not to be confused with the Suşehri plain to the west), which was historically a stopping place for armies and travelers in general.[3]