# Sarıkaya

> town and district in Yozgat, Turkey

**Wikidata**: [Q659435](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q659435)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarıkaya,_Yozgat)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/sarkaya

## Summary
Sarıkaya is a town and district located in Yozgat Province, Turkey. As of 2018, its total population was 33,010, with its administrative center classified as a town.

## Key Facts
- **Entity Type:** Town and district (instance of: city, town).
- **Location:** Located in Yozgat Province, Turkey.
- **Coordinates:** 39.49361111° N, 35.37694444° E.
- **Elevation:** 1,169 metres above sea level.
- **Population (2018):** 33,010 total, determined via the Address-Based Population Registration System.
- **Administrative Website:** http://www.sarikaya.gov.tr/
- **Timezone:** UTC+03:00 (Turkey Time), with a noted change effective 2018-10-02.
- **Geographic Identifiers:** 
  - Freebase ID: /m/0bjz5p
  - Geonames ID: 301680 and 7733004
  - OpenStreetMap Relation ID: 1561850
  - Who's On First ID: 890464273
- **Digital Presence:** Wikipedia article titled "Sarıkaya, Yozgat" exists in 24 languages (e.g., Turkish, English, German, French).
- **Cultural Taxonomy:** Kültürenvanteri taxonomy ID: 1430.
- **Commons Category:** Sarıkaya, Yozgat.
- **iNaturalist Place ID:** 106924.

## FAQs
**What is the administrative status of Sarıkaya?**
Sarıkaya is both a town and a district within Yozgat Province, Turkey. Its central settlement holds the classification of a town, while the broader district encompasses surrounding rural areas.

**What is the population of Sarıkaya and how has it changed?**
The total district population was 33,010 in 2018. Historical data shows significant fluctuation, with a rural population decline from 33,726 in 1965 to 14,339 in 2021, and an urban population that peaked at 22,155 in 2009 before falling to 18,551 in 2021.

**Where is Sarıkaya located and how can I find it?**
Sarıkaya is in central Turkey within Yozgat Province. Its precise geographic coordinates are 39.49361111° N latitude and 35.37694444° E longitude, at an elevation of 1,169 meters. It can be found on OpenStreetMap under relation ID 1561850.

**What official resources are available for Sarıkaya?**
The district's official administrative website is http://www.sarikaya.gov.tr/. It is also documented in multiple global databases, including Wikidata, Geonames, and iNaturalist, with specific identifiers for each platform.

## Why It Matters
Sarıkaya serves as a local administrative and population center within Yozgat Province, illustrating common demographic trends in rural Turkey, such as urban migration and rural depopulation over recent decades. Its detailed, long-term population records provide a clear case study of these shifts. The entity's presence across numerous international knowledge bases (Wikidata, Geonames, OSM) and in 24 Wikipedia language editions highlights its recognition as a distinct geographic and administrative unit on a global scale.

## Notable For
- **Detailed Demographic History:** possesses one of the most complete multi-decade population datasets in the source material, tracking both rural and urban populations from 1965 to 2021.
- **Multilingual Documentation:** has a Wikipedia presence spanning 24 languages, including major global languages and several regional Turkic languages.
- **Precise Geographic Cataloging:** is identified with high-precision coordinates and multiple, cross-referenced global database IDs (Freebase, Geonames, OSM, Who's On First).
- **Administrative Duality:** is explicitly classified as both a "town" (for its central settlement) and a "district" (for its broader administrative area).

## Body

### Geographic and Administrative Identity
Sarıkaya is definitively classified as a town and a district, situated within the boundaries of Yozgat Province in Turkey. Its geographic position is precisely defined by coordinates 39.49361111° N, 35.37694444° E, and it sits at an elevation of 1,169 metres above sea level. The district operates under the Turkey Time zone (UTC+03:00), a standard that was formally reaffirmed for the entire country, including Sarıkaya, starting October 2, 2018.

### Demographic Profile and Trends
The district's population is meticulously recorded by the Turkish Statistical Institute's Address-Based Population Registration System. The most recent figure from this source is 33,010 people for the year 2018. A deeper analysis reveals a long-term demographic transition:
*   **Rural Population:** Declined steadily from a high of 35,726 in 1975 to 14,339 in 2021, indicating significant rural-to-urban migration or consolidation.
*   **Urban (Town) Population:** Peaked at 22,155 in 2009, then fluctuated, reaching 18,551 by 2021. This shows the urban center's growth plateauing and a slight recent decline.
This dual-tracking of rural and urban populations provides a granular view of settlement patterns within the district over more than half a century.

### Digital and Knowledge Base Presence
Sarıkaya is extensively cataloged in global digital knowledge systems. It has a dedicated entry on Wikimedia Commons under the category "Sarıkaya, Yozgat." Its Wikidata entry links to a Wikipedia article titled "Sarıkaya, Yozgat," which has been created in 24 language editions, including Turkish (tr), English (en), German (de), French (fr), and several regional languages like Azerbaijani (azb) and Tatar (tt). The entity is also mapped in the citizen science project iNaturalist (Place ID: 106924) and has a cultural heritage taxonomy ID (1430) from Kültürenvanteri.

### Identifiers and Cross-References
For data integration and disambiguation, Sarıkaya is assigned persistent identifiers across multiple platforms:
*   **Wikidata:** Q... (implied by source links).
*   **Freebase:** /m/0bjz5p (archived).
*   **Geonames:** Two IDs, 301680 and 7733004, from different data sources.
*   **OpenStreetMap:** Relation ID 1561850.
*   **Who's On First:** ID 890464273.
These identifiers allow for consistent referencing of the entity across different databases and applications.

### Classification and Context
Within hierarchical classification systems, Sarıkaya is an `instance of` both a `city` and a `town`. The source material also includes a `snarc_id` pointing to the category "Colleges of music," which appears to be a categorical association rather than a direct property of the town itself. Its primary contextual relationship is `located_in` the administrative region of Yozgat Province, firmly placing it within the provincial structure of Turkey.

## References

1. [Source](https://statoids.com/ytr.html)
2. [Source](https://www.lexpera.com.tr/resmi-gazete/metin/gun-isigindan-daha-fazla-yararlanmak-amaciyla-butun-yurtta-uygulanan-ileri-saat-uygulamasinin-devam-3)
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. GeoNames
5. [iNaturalist](https://www.inaturalist.org/places/inaturalist-places.csv.zip)