Palu (Armenian: Palou/Բալու; formerly Romanopolis in Greek) "is a town and district of Elazığ Province of Turkey. The mayor is Said Dağoğlu (AKP). It has a population of 8,652. The town historically had a significant Armenian population, which was exterminated during the genocide of 1915. Notable residents include Katherine Magarian (1906-2001), a 1915 Armenian Genocide survivor born in Baghin, Palou.