Sarıkaya | |
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Coordinates: 39°29′37″N 35°22′37″E / 39.49361°N 35.37694°E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Yozgat |
District | Sarıkaya |
Government | |
• Mayor | Osman Gözan (AKP) |
Elevation | 1,169 m (3,835 ft) |
Population (2022)[1] | 18,457 |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Postal code | 66650 |
Area code | 0354 |
Website | www |
Sarıkaya is a town in Yozgat Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. It is the seat of Sarıkaya District.[2] Its population is 18,457 (2022).[1] It is known for its hot springs and the associated bathhouses.
Sarıkaya's Ottoman-era name was Terzili and known locally as Terzilihamam due to its bathhouses (hamam).[3] The town is currently known for its UNESCO submitted Roman-era bath named Basilica Therma that is preserved and easily visible in the town center.[4]