Taşköprü, Yalova
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Taşköprü | |
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Coordinates: 40°41′N 29°24′E / 40.683°N 29.400°E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Yalova |
District | Çiftlikköy |
Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
Population (2022)[1] | 4,271 |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Postal code | 77600 |
Area code | 0226 |
Taşköprü (literally "stone bridge") is a coastal town (belde) in Çiftlikköy District of Yalova Province, Turkey.[2] Its population is 4,271 (2022).[1] Taşköprü is situated on a peninsula. It is 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from Çiftlikköy on the Turkish state highway D.575. Taşköprü was founded by a group of Turkish families from Bulgaria (which had recently gained independence) in 1902. The name of the settlement refers to a 400-year-old Ottoman bridge at the east of the town.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ Belde Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ Mayor's page (in Turkish)