Pınarbaşı, Kayseri

For other uses, see Pınarbaşı (disambiguation).
Pınarbaşı
Pınarbaşı
Coordinates: 38°43′19″N 36°23′28″E / 38.722°N 36.391°E / 38.722; 36.391Coordinates: 38°43′19″N 36°23′28″E / 38.722°N 36.391°E / 38.722; 36.391
Country  Turkey
Province Kayseri
Area[1]
  District 3,382.38 km2 (1,305.94 sq mi)
Population (2012)[2]
  Urban 10,960
  District 27,045
  District density 8.0/km2 (21/sq mi)
Pınarbaşı

Pınarbaşı is a town and district of Kayseri Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. It was founded by Sultan Abdülaziz and was initially named Aziziye. After the formation of the Turkish Republic, Pınarbaşı was renamed with its current name. Pınarbaşı is famous for its horses and water springs of exceptional water quality. The mayor is Dursun Ataş (MHP).

References

  1. "Area of regions (including lakes), km²". Regional Statistics Database. Turkish Statistical Institute. 2002. Retrieved 2013-03-05.
  2. "Population of province/district centers and towns/villages by districts - 2012". Address Based Population Registration System (ABPRS) Database. Turkish Statistical Institute. Retrieved 2013-02-27.


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