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Sirnak

Area: 6.904 km²

Population: 264.220 (1990)

Traffic Code: 73

Districts: Sirnak (center), Beytussebap, Cizre, Guclukonak, Idil, Silopi, Uludere.

Sites of Interest

• Alaeddin and Kelativuri castles and Kale Meme ruins
• Cizre (Dicle) Bridge

Cultural Resources and Organizations

• Provincial Cultural Directorate, Telephone: (486) 216 20 89, Fax: (486) 216 15 52

Local Days of Celebration

• On three Fridays starting from beginning of June: Cultural and Spring Celebrations, Sirnak - Cudi Mountain
• 21 March: Nevruz Holiday, Sirnak
• 24 July: Celebrations for Province Status, Sirnak