Bingol

Area: 8.125 km²

Population: 250.966 (1990)

Traffic Code: 12

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

Bingol Links

Bingol Directory

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