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Sarıkaya, Yozgat

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Sarıkaya
Municipality
Sarıkaya is located in Turkey
Sarıkaya
Sarıkaya
Location in Turkey
Sarıkaya is located in Turkey Central Anatolia
Sarıkaya
Sarıkaya
Sarıkaya (Turkey Central Anatolia)
Coordinates: 39°29′37″N 35°22′37″E / 39.49361°N 35.37694°E / 39.49361; 35.37694
CountryTurkey
ProvinceYozgat
DistrictSarıkaya
Government
 • MayorOsman Gözan (AKP)
Elevation
1,169 m (3,835 ft)
Population
 (2022)[1]
18,457
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
66650
Area code0354
Websitewww.sarikaya.bel.tr

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]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  2. ^ İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  3. ^ "Nişanyan Yeradları".
  4. ^ "Basilica Therma (Sarıkaya Roma Hamamı)".
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