Yıldızeli
Yıldızeli | |
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| Coordinates: 39°51′51″N 36°35′54″E / 39.86417°N 36.59833°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Sivas |
| District | Yıldızeli |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Yaşar Göktaş (MHP) |
| Elevation | 1,401 m (4,596 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 6,420 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Area code | 0346 |
| Website | www |
Yıldızeli is a town in Sivas Province of Turkey. It is the seat of Yıldızeli District. Its population is 6,420 (2022). Since March 2024, the mayor has been Yaşar Göktaş, Nationalist Movement Party (MHP).
Yıldızeli has a broad and colorful history and culture. Various social communities reside in Yıldızeli, such as Alevis, Turkmens, Circassians, etc. The district has a lot of touristic places as well as hot springs which are claimed to be curative for some diseases.
Yıldızeli has been identified as the site of the ancient town of Phiara (Greek: Φίαρα), which according to Ptolemy was located in the district of Sargarausena in Cappadocia.