Sarıgöl

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Sarıgöl

Sarıgöl
—  District  —
Location of Sarıgöl within Turkey.
Sarıgöl is located in Turkey
Sarıgöl
Location of Sarıgöl
Coordinates: 38°14′N 28°42′E / 38.233°N 28.7°E / 38.233; 28.7
Country  Turkey
Region Aegean
Province Manisa
Area
 - District 357 km2 (137.8 sq mi)
Elevation 194 m (636 ft)
Population (2000)
 - District 35,621
 - Density 99.78/km2 (258.4/sq mi)
 - Urban 12,043
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 - Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 45xxx
Area code(s) 236
Licence plate 45
Website www.sarigol.bel.tr

Sarıgöl is a town and district of Manisa Province in the Aegean region of Turkey. According to the 2000 census, population of the district is 35,621 of which 12,043 live in the town of Sarıgöl. The district covers an area of 357 km2 (138 sq mi), and the town lies at an elevation of 194 m (636 ft).

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History

Despite the fact that Sarıgöl which is located between Denizli and Manisa seems to be a small town, according to some authorities it was an important city throughout the history. In the place of Sarıgöl there was a city called Callatebus (Kallatebos). That city was mentioned by Herodotus in his 7th book's 31st district, and the name of Kallatebos takes place in the Bible as well. The fact that this city is located in a strategic place has gained much more importance in ancient history.

Notes

  1. ^ a b Turkish Statistical Institute. "Census 2000, Key statistics for urban areas of Turkey" (in Turkish) (XLS). http://www.die.gov.tr/nufus_sayimi/2000tablo5.xls. Retrieved 2009-04-11. 
  2. ^ GeoHive. "Statistical information on Turkey's administrative units" (in English). http://www.xist.org/cntry/turkey.aspx?levels=Ege. Retrieved 2009-04-11. 
  3. ^ Statoids. "Statistical information on districts of Turkey" (in English). http://www.statoids.com/ytr.html. Retrieved 2009-04-04. 

Coordinates: 38°14′25″N 28°41′56″E / 38.24028°N 28.69889°E / 38.24028; 28.69889


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