Kemaliye
Kemaliye
Akn • Ակն | |
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| Coordinates: 39°15′39″N 38°29′48″E / 39.26083°N 38.49667°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Erzincan |
| District | Kemaliye |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mehmet Karaman (MHP) |
| Elevation | 1,130 m (3,710 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 2,536 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 24530 |
| Area code | 0446 |
| Website | www |
Kemaliye, formerly Eğin (Armenian: Ակն, romanized: Akn, meaning "spring"), is a town in Erzincan Province in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey. It is the seat of Kemaliye District. Its population is 2,536 (2022).
The town is known for its historic architecture, including many Ottoman-era houses. It is also notable for its commanding view of the river Karasu (Euphrates) flowing south through a gorge above the Keban Dam. The town consists of 11 quarters: Dörtyolağzı, Gençağa, Ariki, Hacıyusuf, Halilağa, Naip, Bahçe, Sandıkbağı, Taşdibi, Isakpaşa and Esertepe.