Çaldıran, Van
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| Country |  Turkey |
| Province | Van |
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| • Mayors | Faruk Demir (HDP) Suna Atabay (HDP) |
| • Kaymakam | İbrahim Dündâr |
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| • District | 1,587.22 km2 (612.83 sq mi) |
| Population (2012)[2] | |
| • Urban | 14,361 |
| • District | 67,329 |
| • District density | 42/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| Post code | 65750 |
| Website | www.caldiran.bel.tr |
File:Çaldıran street.jpg
view from vehicle travelling through Çaldıran town
Çaldıran (Kurdish: Bazîdaxa) is a district and town in Van Province of Turkey. The mayor is Faruk Demir (BDP).
The battle of Bagiri Pass occurred here, in which Armenians fleeing from Van during the Armenian Genocide were intercepted by Kurdish Tribals, who killed many.[citation needed]
The town is in an earthquake prone area; 3,840 people were killed by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in 1976.[3]
References
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- ↑ Daha önce de büyük depremler yaşandı NTV 23 October 2011
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Çaldıran, Van in Van Province of Turkey
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