Şalpazarı
Şalpazarı is a town and district of Trabzon Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey. The population is around 12,000 including the surrounding villages. The mayor is Refik Kurukız (MHP). Şalpazarı is a home to sizeable Chepni Turkmen population.
Şalpazarı | |
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  Şalpazarı | |
| Coordinates: 40°56′32″N 39°11′39″E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Trabzon |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Refik Kurukız (MHP) |
| Area | |
| • District | 120 km2 (50 sq mi) |
| Population (2012)[2] | |
| • Urban | 3,064 |
| • District | 10,923 |
| • District density | 91/km2 (240/sq mi) |
| Climate | Cfb |
Şalpazarı has a creek called Ağasar.
History
During the Ottoman period, Şalpazarı was a village that was a part of the town of Görele. In 1809 Şalpazarı became a part of Vakfıkebir.[3] Then in 1987 it gained town status.
References
- "İl ve İlçe Yüzölçümleri" [Provincial and District surface area] (PDF) (in Turkish). Harita Genel Komutanlığı. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
- "Population of province/district centers and towns/villages by districts - 2012". Address Based Population Registration System (ABPRS) Database. Turkish Statistical Institute. Retrieved 2013-02-27.
- http://www.karalahana.com/karadeniz/trabzon_salpazari.htm
External links
- District governor's official website (in Turkish)
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