| Balışeyh | |
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| Municipality | |
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  BalışeyhLocation in TurkeyShow map of Turkey BalışeyhBalışeyh (Turkey Central Anatolia)Show map of Turkey Central Anatolia | |
| Coordinates: 39°55′N 33°43′E / 39.917°N 33.717°E / 39.917; 33.717 | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Kırıkkale |
| District | Balışeyh |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Savaş Akyüz (AKP) |
| Elevation | 868 m (2,848 ft) |
| Population | 2,126 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Area code | 0318 |
| Website | www |
Balışeyh is a town in Kırıkkale Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. It is the seat of Balışeyh District. Its population is 2,126 (2022). Balışeyh is a historical town and thought to be built in the time of the Seljuks. Its elevation is of 868 m (2,848 ft).
Name
The name "Balışeyh" comes from the famous Sufi Sheik Edebali, who was the mentor and father-in-law of Osman I, founder of the Ottoman Empire.
References
- ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. "Geographical information on Balışeyh, Turkey". Retrieved 12 April 2023.
External links
- Municipality's official website (in Turkish)
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