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Bingol

Area: 8.125 km²

Population: 250.966 (1990)

Traffic Code: 12

Districts: Bingol (center), Adakli, Genc, Karliova, Kigi, Solhan, Yayladere, Yedisu.

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Sites of Interest

  • Mendo and Soguksu recreation areas
  • Kos hot springs
  • Kral Kizi (Dara-Hini)
  • Seritarius
  • Kigi Castle
  • Ahpik caves
  • Mursel Pasha Monument

Provincial Cultural Directorate

Telephone: (426) 213 18 26
Fax: (426) 213 80 55

Cultural Centers

In Genc: A hall with a 250 seating capacity for conferences, concerts, or performances, a library, and two art workshops. Contact the Kultur Merkezi Mudurlugu, Genc, Bingol; Telephone: (426) 213 18 26, Fax: (426) 213 80 55

Freedom from Occupation Days

  • 11 March: Freedom Day for Karliova
  • 28 August: Freedom Day for Solhan
  • 20 November: Freedom Day for Kigi

Festivals

  • First week of October: Apple and Honey Festival, Bingol city center

Festivities

  • First week of June: Horse Races, Karliova
  • First Sunday of October: Start of the Hunting Season, Bingol city center