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Nallıhan — District — Sarıyar Dam near NallıhanSarıyar Dam near NallıhanLocation of Nallıhan within Turkey.
Coordinates: 40°11′N 31°21′E / 40.183°N 31.35°E Country 
TurkeyProvince Ankara Government – Mayor Ahmet Adnan Okur (MHP) Area – District 1,978 km2 (763.7 sq mi) Elevation 625 m (2,051 ft) Population (2010) – District 30,571 – Density 20.56/km2 (53.3/sq mi) – Urban 12,457 Time zone EET (UTC+2) – Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3) Postal code 06xxx Area code(s) 0312 Licence plate 06 Website www.nallihan.gov.tr Nallıhan is a rural town and district of Ankara Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey, 157 km from the city of Ankara. According to 2010 census, population of the district is 30,571 of which 12,457 live in the town of Nallıhan.[1][2] The district covers an area of 1,978 km², and the average elevation is 625 m.
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Name
Nallıhan is named after a caravanserai on the ancient Silk Road to the Orient next to the river Nallı. There has been a settlement here for thousands of years.
Today
Today the town is known for its needlework and local cuisine including stuffed vine-leaves, pilav and pastries. The countryside is used for growing rice and grapes.
Nallıhan is one of many towns that claims to be the burial place of Taptuk Emre, who was the hodja (teacher in Islamic studies) of the folk-poet Yunus Emre.
Places of interest
- Nallıhan Kuş Cenneti - Sarıyar reservoir is teeming with bird-life.
- Ilıca waterfall
Notable natives
- Adalet Ağaoğlu - writer
See also
Notes
- ^ Statistical Institute
- ^ GeoHive. "Statistical information on Turkey's administrative units" (in English). http://www.xist.org/cntry/turkey.aspx?levels=Ic%20Anadolu. Retrieved 2008-03-26.
References
- Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. "Geographical information on Nallıhan, Turkey" (in English). http://www.fallingrain.com/world/TU/0/Nallihan.html. Retrieved 2008-03-26.
- Governorship of Nallıhan, Turkey. "Geographical information on Nallıhan district of Ankara" (in Turkish). http://www.nallihan.gov.tr/index.php?b=QvZs/G1sZXI=&s=3. Retrieved 2008-03-26.
External links
- Nallıhan website (Turkish)
- District governor's official website (Turkish)
- District municipality's official website (Turkish)
- A local information website (Turkish)
Nallıhan in Ankara Province (in the Central Anatolia region) of TurkeyUrban districts 
Rural districts Beypazarı - Çamlıdere - Evren - Güdül - Haymana - Kızılcahamam - Nallıhan - Polatlı - ŞereflikoçhisarRegionsAegean Black Sea Central Anatolia Eastern Anatolia Marmara Mediterranean Southeastern Anatolia Coordinates: 40°11′01″N 31°21′02″E / 40.18361°N 31.35056°E
Categories:- Districts of Ankara
- Central Anatolia Region
- Populated places in Ankara Province
- Central Anatolia Region geography stubs
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