BİNGÖL

AREA: 8.125 km²

POPULATION: 250.966 (1990)

TRAFFIC CODE: 12

DISTRICTS: Bingöl (center), Adaklı, Genç, Karlıova, Kığı, Solhan, Yayladere, Yedisu.

SITES OF INTEREST: Mendo and Soğuksu recreation areas, Kös hot springs, Kral Kızı (Dara-Hini), Seritarius, Kiğı Castle, Ahpik caves, Mürsel Pasha Monument.

Provincial Cultural Directorate

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

Cultural Centers

Genç

A hall with 250 seating capacity for conferences, theatre, etc.
Library
2 Art Workshops

Contact: Kültür Merkezi Müdürlüğü
Genç - Bingöl
Tel: (426) 213 18 26
Fax: (426) 213 80 55

Registered Immobile Cultural and Natural Heritages in Bingöl

Sites
Archeological Sites: 5
Urban Sites: -
Natural Sites: 1
Historical Sites: -
Total: 6
Other Sites
Cultural (at Single Construction Scale) and Natural Heritages: 21
TOTAL: 27

Significant Days

Freedom from Occupation Days:

Freedom Day - Karlıova
Karlıova District
11 March

Freedom Day - Solhan
Solhan District
28 August

Freedom Day - Kiği
Kiği District
20 November

Festivals:

Apple and Honey Festival
Center
First week of October

Festivities

Horce Races
Karlıova
First week of June

Start of the Hunting Season
Center
First Sunday of October