Darıkent
Darıkent (formerly Muhundu) is a small belde (town) in Mazgirt district of Tunceli Province, Turkey. It is situated at the east of the province. The distance to Mazgirt is 21 kilometres (13 mi) and to Tunceli is 62 kilometres (39 mi).[1] The population of Darıkent is 405 (2011).[2] In 1989, the settlement was declared a seat of township, but due to migrations to cities, the population has decreased.
Darıkent | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Darıkent Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 38°58′N 39°48′E | |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Province | Tunceli Province |
| District | Mazgirt |
| Elevation | 1,210 m (3,975 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 405 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 62800 |
| Area code(s) | 0428 |
| Licence plate | 62 |
| Climate | Csa |
References
- "Town page" (in Turkish). Archived from the original on 2012-04-26. Retrieved 2011-12-21.
- "Turkstat". Turkish Statistical Institute. Archived from the original on 2014-10-12. Retrieved 5 June 2012.
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