Damar, Artvin
Damar (meaning mineral ore) is a belde (town) in Murgul district of Artvin Province, Turkey. At 41°14′N 41°35′E it is just at the south east of Murgul . The population of the town was 807[1] as of 2013 which shows a sharp decline from 1233 in 2011. The town was once a district center. But in 1950 its status was reduced to a township. Damar is a mining town and is one of the main producers of copper in Turkey.
Damar | |
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Town | |
  Damar Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 41°15′N 41°35′E | |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Province | Artvin Province |
| District | Murgul |
| Elevation | 1,030 m (3,380 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 807 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 08510 |
| Area code(s) | 466 |
| Licence plate | 08 |
See also
References
- "Turkstat". Turkish Statistical Institute. Archived from the original on January 22, 2015. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
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