Palu, Elazığ
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| Country |  Turkey |
| Province | Elazığ |
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| • Mayor | Said Dağoğlu (AKP) |
| • Kaymakam | Ayhan Yazgan |
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| • District | 837.10 km2 (323.21 sq mi) |
| Population (2012)[2] | |
| • Urban | 9,187 |
| • District | 20,377 |
| • District density | 24/km2 (63/sq mi) |
| Post code | 23500 |
| Climate | Csa |
| Website | www.palu.bel.tr |
Palu (Armenian: Palou/Բալու; formerly Romanopolis in Greek) is a town and district of Elazığ Province of Turkey. The mayor is Said Dağoğlu (AKP). It has a population of 8,652. The town historically had a significant Armenian population, which was exterminated during the genocide of 1915.[3] Notable residents include Katherine Magarian (1906-2001), a genocide survivor born in Baghin, Palou. [4]
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Palu, Elazığ in Elâzığ Province of Turkey
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