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Sarıyahşi District
District of Aksaray Province, Turkey / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sarıyahşi District is a district of Aksaray Province of Turkey. Its seat is the town Sarıyahşi.[1] Its area is 210 km2,[2] and its population is 5,183 (2021).[3] The district lies at an average elevation of 870 m (2,854 ft).
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Sarıyahşi District | |
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![]() Map showing Sarıyahşi District in Aksaray Province | |
Coordinates: 38°59′N 33°51′E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Aksaray |
Seat | Sarıyahşi |
Government | |
• Kaymakam | Oğuzhan Akman |
Area | 210 km2 (80 sq mi) |
Population (2021) | 5,183 |
• Density | 25/km2 (64/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Website | www |
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The district is good agricultural land watered by Hirfanlı Dam reservoir, and used for growing grain and other crops. There is a uranium mine in the village of Bekdik and various stone quarries.