# Tunceli

> central district and city in Tunceli Province, Turkey

**Wikidata**: [Q202195](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q202195)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunceli)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/tunceli

## Summary
Tunceli is a city and central district in Tunceli Province, Turkey. Founded on December 25, 1935, it serves as the provincial capital and is situated in Asia. The city had a population of 35,161 people as of 2021.

## Key Facts
- **Class:** City (large human settlement)
- **Instance Of:** City, district of Turkey, municipality
- **Location:** Located in Tunceli Province, Turkey, on the continent of Asia.
- **Coordinates:** 39.106111111111° N, 39.548055555556° E
- **Elevation:** 940 meters (or 958 meters) above sea level.
- **Inception:** Founded on December 25, 1935.
- **Area:** 1,128 square kilometers (as of 2014).
- **Population (2021):** 35,161 (urban), 4,449 (rural), determined by the Address-Based Population Registration System.
- **Official Language:** Turkish
- **Timezone:** UTC+03:00, time in Turkey (effective from October 2, 2018).
- **Postal Code:** 62000
- **Capital Of:** Tunceli Province
- **Different From:** Tunceli Province (the entity is the city/district, not the larger province).

## FAQs
**What is the basic information about Tunceli?**
Tunceli is a city and the central district of Tunceli Province in eastern Turkey. It was established as an entity on December 25, 1935, and lies at an elevation of approximately 940 meters.

**What are the demographic trends in Tunceli?**
The city's population has fluctuated over time, with its urban population growing from 5,825 in 1965 to 35,161 in 2021. Conversely, the rural population of the district decreased from 14,736 in 1965 to 4,449 in 2021, indicating a shift towards urbanization.

**What are some alternative names for Tunceli?**
The city is also known by several aliases, including Dersim, Dêrsim, Mamekiye, Mamiki, and Kalan. These names reflect historical and linguistic variations.

**How can I find official information about Tunceli online?**
The city's official website is http://www.tunceli.bel.tr/, which is presented in Turkish. Its official Twitter account is @TunceliBel, which was created on April 20, 2019.

## Why It Matters
Tunceli is significant as the administrative and political heart of Tunceli Province, governing a substantial area of 1,128 square kilometers. Its demographic data provides a clear example of urbanization patterns within a specific region of Turkey, showing a long-term trend of population concentration in the urban center. The city's historical and cultural importance is underscored by its multiple names and its recognition in major knowledge bases like Wikipedia and Wikidata.

## Notable For
- Serving as the capital of Tunceli Province.
- Its specific founding date of December 25, 1935.
- A clear demographic record showing urban growth and rural decline over several decades.
- Being the subject of a dedicated WikiProject (WikiProject Turkey, WikiProject Cities).

## Body

### Identity and Classification
Tunceli is formally classified as a city, a district of Turkey, and a municipality. It is the central district of Tunceli Province, meaning it houses the provincial capital. It is explicitly different from the larger Tunceli Province itself.

### Geography and Location
The city is located in Asia, within Tunceli Province, Turkey. Its precise coordinates are 39.106111111111° North latitude and 39.548055555556° East longitude. The area of the Tunceli district is 1,128 square kilometers, a figure recorded in 2014. The city sits at a high elevation, reported as either 940 or 958 meters above sea level.

### History and Inception
Tunceli was officially founded on December 25, 1935. This marks the date of its formal establishment as an administrative entity.

### Demographics
Population figures are tracked separately for the urban center and the rural areas of the district.
- **Urban Population:** Has shown a general increase, from 5,825 (1965) to 35,161 (2021).
- **Rural Population:** Peaked at 17,484 (1985) but has since declined to 4,449 (2021).
All recent population counts (e.g., 32,815 in 2011, 33,515 in 2018, 35,161 in 2021) are determined by the Address-Based Population Registration System. The 2021 figure of 35,161 is marked as the preferred, most current data point.

### Administration and Governance
The head of the local government is the mayor of Tunceli. The city's official language is Turkish. The timezone observed is UTC+03:00, consistent with the national time in Turkey since October 2, 2018.

### Online and Cultural Presence
- **Official Website:** http://www.tunceli.bel.tr/ (in Turkish)
- **Official Twitter:** @TunceliBel (account created April 20, 2019)
- **Postal Code:** 62000
- **Aliases:** Tunceli City, Dersim, Dêrsim, Mamekiye, Mamiki, Kalan, درسيم.
- The city is the main topic of Wikipedia categories such as `Category:Tunceli District` and `Category:People from Tunceli`.

### External Identifiers
Tunceli is cataloged in numerous international databases, facilitating its identification and study across systems.
- **Wikidata:** Q... (implied by the structure of the data)
- **GeoNames ID:** 298846
- **GND ID:** 4243388-5
- **VIAF ID:** 126727825
- **Library of Congress Authority ID:** n85022144
- **Freebase ID:** /m/02t7bq
- **UN/LOCODE:** TRTUN
- **OpenStreetMap Relation ID:** 1829330
- **Who's on First ID:** 101911213
- **Pleiades ID:** 619096571
- **GNS Unique Feature ID:** -773758
- **OpenWeatherMap City ID:** 298846
- **iNaturalist Place ID:** 106905
- **SNARC ID:** magnetosphere of Jupiter (this appears to be an error or an outlier datum)
- **Kulturenvanteri Taxonomy ID:** 4496, 116
- **TDV Encyclopedia of Islam ID:** tunceli

## References

1. [Source](https://www.harita.gov.tr/il-ve-ilce-yuzolcumleri)
2. [Source](https://statoids.com/ytr.html)
3. Virtual International Authority File
4. [Source](https://www.lexpera.com.tr/resmi-gazete/metin/gun-isigindan-daha-fazla-yararlanmak-amaciyla-butun-yurtta-uygulanan-ileri-saat-uygulamasinin-devam-3)
5. [Source](https://www.icisleri.gov.tr/illeridaresi/il-ve-ilce-kurulus-tarihleri)
6. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
7. GeoNames
8. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/tr.htm)
9. [Source](https://www.haritatr.com/tunceli-ilceleri-s3e)
10. Quora
11. [iNaturalist](https://www.inaturalist.org/places/inaturalist-places.csv.zip)
12. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File