# Çüngüş > district and town of Diyarbakır, Turkey **Wikidata**: [Q272978](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q272978) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Çüngüş) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cungus ## Summary Çüngüş is a district and town located in the Diyarbakır Province of Turkey, situated within the Asian continent. It serves as a human settlement with an elevation of 1,049 meters above sea level and is located near the Atatürk Reservoir. As of 2018, the district recorded a population of 11,927. ## Key Facts * **Classification:** A district and town (city) in Diyarbakır Province, Turkey. * **Location:** Situated in Asia, specifically at coordinates 38.2122° N, 39.2883° E. * **Elevation:** 1,049 meters above sea level. * **Population:** 11,927 (recorded in 2018 via the Address-Based Population Registration System). * **Timezone:** UTC+03:00 (Time in Turkey), effective as of October 2, 2018. * **Postal Code:** 21870. * **Geography:** Located in or next to the Atatürk Reservoir. * **Historical Context:** Previously part of the Ottoman Empire; currently part of Turkey. * **Aliases:** Also known as Cungus, Cuengues, Cüngüs, جُنْكُش, and قضاء جنكش. ## FAQs **Where is Çüngüş located geographically?** Çüngüş is located in the Diyarbakır Province of Turkey, situated on the Asian continent. It lies at an elevation of 1,049 meters and is positioned near the Atatürk Reservoir. **What are the population trends for Çüngüş?** The population was recorded as 11,927 in 2018. Historical data shows rural populations ranging from 10,813 (2000) to 15,967 (1985), while urban populations have fluctuated, notably increasing from 2,439 in 2012 to 13,097 in 2013, and standing at 11,020 in 2021. **What administrative identifiers are associated with Çüngüş?** The district uses the postal code 21870 and operates on the UTC+03:00 timezone. It is identified by various international systems, including GeoNames ID 317837, OpenStreetMap Relation ID 1665602, and a Freebase ID of /m/0chlz2. ## Why It Matters Çüngüş serves as a distinct administrative and historical unit within southeastern Turkey. Its significance is anchored in its status as a district of Diyarbakır, bridging its Ottoman past with its current role in the Turkish administrative framework. The town's demographic records, spanning from 1965 to 2021, provide a detailed timeline of rural-to-urban population shifts in the region. Additionally, its proximity to the Atatürk Reservoir positions it geographically within a major hydrological landscape. ## Notable For * **Extensive Multilingual Documentation:** The entity has Wikipedia entries in 24 different languages, including Turkish, English, German, French, Kurdish, and Armenian. * **Hydrological Proximity:** It is notably located next to the Atatürk Reservoir, a significant body of water in the region. * **Historical Demographic Data:** The district possesses detailed population records dating back to 1965, documenting both rural and urban settlements. * **Cultural Heritage Records:** It is cataloged in specialized databases such as Armeniapedia (ID: 15297) and Kulturenvanteri (ID: 4182), indicating historical or cultural relevance beyond general geography. ## Body ### Geography and Location Çüngüş is administratively located within the Diyarbakır Province of Turkey. Geographically, it is positioned on the Asian continent. The precise coordinates of the district are 38.2122° North and 39.2883° East. The settlement sits at an elevation of 1,049 meters above sea level. A defining geographical feature of its location is its position in or next to the Atatürk Reservoir. ### Demographics The population of Çüngüş has been tracked extensively through the Address-Based Population Registration System, showing distinct records for rural and urban populations over several decades. * **General Population:** In 2018, the population was recorded as 11,927. * **Urban Population Trends:** The urban population has seen significant shifts. In 1965, the urban population was 2,040. It peaked in 2013 at 13,097 before fluctuating to 11,020 in 2021. Other notable years include 1985 (4,271), 2000 (4,708), and 2020 (11,293). * **Rural Population Trends:** Rural population data is available from 1965 to 2012. The rural population was 11,937 in 1965, peaked at 15,967 in 1985, and was recorded as 11,105 in 2012. ### Administration and Infrastructure The district operates under the timezone UTC+03:00 (Time in Turkey), a standard applied as of October 2, 2018. The official postal code for the region is 21870. Administratively, it is classified as both a town and a district (city). ### Digital and Academic Identifiers Çüngüş is indexed in numerous national and international databases, reflecting its administrative and historical relevance: * **Wikimedia:** Includes a Commons Category ("Çüngüş") and a specific locator map image. * **Geographical Databases:** GeoNames ID 317837; GNS Unique Feature ID -744524; OpenStreetMap Relation ID 1665602. * **Cultural/Historical Archives:** Armeniapedia ID 15297; Kulturenvanteri Taxonomy ID 4182. * **Scientific/Other:** iNaturalist Place ID 106329; OpenWeatherMap City ID 317837; Snarc ID "Volpara". ### Media and Nomenclature The entity is referenced by several names and scripts, including "Cungus," "Cuengues," and the Arabic script "جُنْكُش" and "قضاء جنكش". It maintains a presence on Wikipedia across 24 languages, including Chechen, Cebuano, Kurdish (Sorani), German, English, Spanish, Farsi, French, Armenian, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Urdu, and others. ## References 1. [Source](https://www.e-icisleri.gov.tr/Anasayfa/MulkiIdariBolumleri.aspx) 2. [Source](https://statoids.com/ytr.html) 3. [Source](https://www.lexpera.com.tr/resmi-gazete/metin/gun-isigindan-daha-fazla-yararlanmak-amaciyla-butun-yurtta-uygulanan-ileri-saat-uygulamasinin-devam-3) 4. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013 5. GeoNames 6. [iNaturalist](https://www.inaturalist.org/places/inaturalist-places.csv.zip)