Laçin, Eskişehir

Laçin is a small town in Sarıcakaya district of Eskişehir Province, Turkey. It is situated at 39°42′N 31°29′E, along the Sakarya River. The distance to Sarıcakaya is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) and to Eskişehir is 55 kilometres (34 mi) . The population of Laçin was 596[1] as of 2012. The history of the settlement goes back to 16th century. The maim economic activities of the town are agriculture, sheep and cattle breeding and lately poultry rising.[2] The town is also known for mineral water sources around.

This article is about a town in Eskişehir Province. For district center in Çorum Province, see Laçin.
Laçin
Town
Laçin
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 40°03′N 30°46′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceEskişehir Province
DistrictSarıcakaya
Elevation
260 m (850 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total596
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
26870
Area code(s)0222
Licence plate26

References
  1. Statistical Institute Archived 2015-01-27 at Archive.today
  2. Mayor's page (in Turkish) Archived 2012-10-19 at the Wayback Machine


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