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Pertek

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Updated Tuesday, September 22, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1838

    The old town of Pertek (Eski Pertek) was located near the citadel but was abandoned in 1838 and moved to its current location.

  2. Documented history · 1889

    After 1889, it was fully incorporated into the Mamuret-ul-Aziz Vilayet as a nahiye district of the Charsanjak kaza within the sanjak of Dersim.

  3. Documented history · 1881

    According to the 1881 Ottoman census, there were 6 neighborhoods of Pertag town - 1154 total males (966 Muslim, 188 Armenian Apostolic) in 520 households.

Current public leadership

  • Recai Vural

    The mayor of Pertek from the Justice and Development Party (Turkey) (AKP).

People associated with this place

  • Vedat Dalokay

    Born in Elazığ to an Alevi Kurdish family who had relocated from Pertek.

Historical figures

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Local business and employers

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01 · Overview

Pertek, in brief

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02 · History

How Pertek took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Pertek

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Pertek

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Pertek

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Pertek

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Pertek

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08 · Questions

Questions about Pertek

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pertek

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01 · Q&A

Where is Pertek located and what are its coordinates?

Pertek is situated in Turkey at geographic coordinates 38.8657, 39.3227, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Pertek?

Pertek has a recorded population of approximately 6,837 and observes the Europe/Istanbul time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Pertek?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Pertek include TR-TR, KU, DIQ, AZ, AV, with TRY used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Pertek?

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