Zile | |
|---|---|
 Zile City Center at night | |
  Zile Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 40°18′N 35°53′E / 40.300°N 35.883°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Tokat |
| District | Zile |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Şükrü Sargın (CHP) |
| Elevation | 710 m (2,330 ft) |
| Population (2022)[1] | 33,557 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 60400 |
| Area code | 0356 |
| Website | www |
Zile, anciently known as Zela (Greek: Ζῆλα) (still as Latin Catholic titular see), is a city in Tokat Province, Turkey. It is the seat of Zile District.[2] Its population is 33,557 (2022).[1] Zile lies to the south of Amasya and the west of Tokat in north-central Turkey. The city has a long history, including as former bishopric and the site of the Battle of Zela, which prompted the phrase "Veni, vidi, vici."[3] Today the city is a center for agricultural marketing and tourism.
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
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- ^ Wikisource:Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)/Zela