Gürpınar, Van
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Gürpınar (Kurdish: Payizawa/Xawesor,[2] Armenian: Հայոց Ձոր, romanized: Hayots' Dzor) is a municipality and district of Van Province, Turkey.[3] With an area of 4,028 km2 (1,555 sq mi), Gürpınar is the second-largest district of Turkey, after Karaman District.[4] Its population is 31,865 (2022).[1]
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Gürpınar
Hayots Dzor / Հայոց Ձոր | |
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District and municipality | |
Coordinates: 38°19′37″N 43°24′48″E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Van |
Government | |
• Mayor | Hayrullah Tanış (AKP) |
Area | 4,028 km2 (1,555 sq mi) |
Population (2022)[1] | 31,865 |
• Density | 7.9/km2 (20/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Postal code | 65900 |
Area code | 0432 |
Website | gurpinar |
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The town Gürpınar is located 20 km (12 mi) south of the provincial capital Van. The district has several places of historical interest. The current mayor is Hayrullah Tanış from the Justice and Development Party (AKP).[5] The current kaymakam Fatih Sayar was appointed in August 2019.[6]