Merzifon
Merzifon (Armenian: Մարզուան, romanized: Marzvan; Middle Persian: Merzban; Ancient Greek: Μερσυφὼν, romanized: Mersyphòn or Μερζιφούντα, Merzifounta) is a town in Amasya Province in the central Black Sea region of Turkey. It is the seat of Merzifon District. Its population is 61,376 (2021). The mayor is Alp Kargı (CHP).
Merzifon | |
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Merzifon Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 40°52′30″N 35°27′48″E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Amasya |
| District | Merzifon |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Alp Kargı (CHP) |
| Elevation | 750 m (2,460 ft) |
| Population (2021) | 61,376 |
| Time zone | TRT (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 05300 |
| Website | merzifon |
Modern Merzifon is a typical large but quiet Anatolian town with schools, hospitals, courts and other important infrastructure but few cultural amenities. There is a large airbase nearby.
Merzifon is twinned with the city of Pleasant Hill, California.
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