Taşköprü
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  Taşköprü
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| Coordinates: 41°31′N 34°13′E / 41.517°N 34.217°E | |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Region | Black Sea |
| Province | Kastamonu |
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| - District | 1,811 km2 (699.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 553 m (1,814 ft) |
| Population (2000)[1] | |
| - District | 43,800 |
| - Density | 24.19/km2 (62.7/sq mi) |
| - Urban | 16,181 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| - Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 37xxx |
| Area code(s) | 366 |
| Licence plate | 37 |
| Website | www.taskopru.bel.tr |
Taşköprü (Turkish: taş köprü "stone bridge", ancient Pompeiopolis) is a town and district of Kastamonu Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey. According to the 2000 census, population of the district is 43,800 of which 16,181 live in the town of Taşköprü.[1][2] The district covers an area of 1,811 km2 (699 sq mi),[3] and the town lies at an elevation of 553 m (1,814 ft).
The town takes its name from the stone bridge constructed in the 13th century by the Çobanoğulları over the Gökırmak. The 68 meter span is supported on seven arches and still carries automobile traffic. Taşköprü is 42 km from Kastamonu and is noted for its garlic.
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[edit] History
In its history, the district has been one of the important settlements of several civilizations. In 64 BC it became part of the Roman Empire.
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[edit] Notes
- ^ a b Turkish Statistical Institute. "Census 2000, Key statistics for urban areas of Turkey" (in Turkish) (XLS). http://www.die.gov.tr/nufus_sayimi/2000tablo5.xls. Retrieved 2008-11-02.
- ^ GeoHive. "Statistical information on Turkey's administrative units" (in English). http://www.xist.org/cntry/turkey.aspx?levels=Karadeniz. Retrieved 2008-11-29.
- ^ Statoids. "Statistical information on districts of Turkey" (in English). http://www.statoids.com/ytr.html. Retrieved 2008-11-29.
[edit] References
- Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. "Geographical information on Taşköprü, Turkey" (in English). http://www.fallingrain.com/world/TU/37/Taskopru.html. Retrieved 2008-11-02.
[edit] External links
- District governor's official website (Turkish)
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Coordinates: 41°30′50″N 34°12′53″E / 41.51389°N 34.21472°E
