Aşkale
Aşkale | |
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District and municipality | |
Bozburun landscape, Aşkale | |
Map showing Aşkale District in Erzurum Province | |
| Coordinates: 39°55′16″N 40°41′41″E / 39.92111°N 40.69472°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Erzurum |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Şenor Polat (AKP) |
Area | 1,507 km2 (582 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | 21,494 |
| • Density | 14/km2 (37/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 25500 |
| Area code | 0442 |
| Climate | Dfb |
| Website | www |
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Aşkale is a municipality and district of Erzurum Province, Turkey. Its area is 1,507 km2, and its population is 21,494 (2022). The mayor is Şenor Polat (AKP).
The majority of the district is populated by Turks and a small minority by Kurds. There is also a presence of Meskhetian Turks and Karapapakhs.
Kandilli Ski Resort, which hosts cross-country skiing and biathlon competitions at some international winter sports events, is situated in Aşkale.