Batman Province
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Batman Province (Turkish: Batman ili, Kurdish: Parêzgeha Êlihê;[3] Armenian: Բատմանի զավառ) is a province in Turkey.[4] It was created in May 1990 with the Law No. 3647 taking some parts from the eastern Province of Siirt and some from the southern Province of Mardin.[5] Its area is 4,477 km2,[1] and its population is 634,491 (2022).[2] Its current governor is Ekrem Canalp.[6]
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Batman Province | |
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Country | Turkey |
Seat | Batman |
Government | |
• Governor | Ekrem Canalp |
Area | 4,477 km2 (1,729 sq mi) |
Population (2022)[2] | 634,491 |
• Density | 140/km2 (370/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Area code | 0488 |
Website | batman |
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The province is considered part of Turkish Kurdistan and has a Kurdish majority.[7][8]