Kadıgölü ( tr, Kadıgölü) is a fresh water creek located in
Kemaliye
Kemaliye (formerly Eğin) ( hy, Ակն, Romanized Old Armenian: ''Akn'', meaning "spring") is both a town in and one of the nine districts of Erzincan Province in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey.
The town is known for its historic architect ...
district of
Erzincan Province
Erzincan Province ( tr, ; ku, Parezgêha Erzînganê) is a province in the Eastern Anatolia Region of Turkey. In Turkey, its capital is also called Erzincan. The population was 236,034 in 2018.
Geography
Erzincan is traversed by the northeaste ...
, Turkey.
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of the river is the outlet of groundwater (that comes from mountains) between Taşdibi and Orta mosques. Source water of the river is a rapid cold stream, which rises particularly in April. Kadıgölü is used for the needs of tap water and irrigation in Kemaliye district. In the past, Kadıgölü was used to supply electric power to the town. There are many
watermill
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s with some restored ones on the banks of the creek. Fish hatcheries around the lake offer also fish food.
Access to the creek from the district center is available only by private car.
References
External links
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kemaliye kent rehberip. 10, 27
Archived
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Kadi
Landforms of Erzincan Province
Tourist attractions in Erzincan Province
Kemaliye
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