Hozat is a municipality (belde) and seat of Hozat District in Tunceli Province, Turkey. It is populated by Kurds and had a population of 3,634 in 2021.
History
In the 10th century, it was known as Chozanon (), and formed a thema after its conquest by the Byzantine Empire shortly after 938. Near the city are the ruins of the Ergen church which according to Rudaw was erected by Armenians 1300 years ago. ==References==