Aydındere

Aydındere is a town (belde) in the Bulancak District, Giresun Province, Turkey.[2] Its population is 2,189 (2022).[1]

Aydındere
Municipality
Aydındere is located in Turkey
Aydındere
Aydındere
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 40°40′N 38°04′E
CountryTurkey
ProvinceGiresun
DistrictBulancak
Elevation
1,320 m (4,330 ft)
Population
 (2022)[1]
2,189
Time zoneTRT (UTC+3)
Postal code
28310
Area code0454

Geography

Although geographically a town of Black Sea Region, Aydındere is situated in the mountainous area far from the coast. The distance to Bulancak is 52 kilometres (32 mi) and to Giresun is 70 kilometres (43 mi).

History

Prior to 14th century, Aydındere was a Byzantine village. In 1380 it was captured by Eretna Beylik, a beylik (principality) in Central Anatolia. In the 15th century it was annexed to the Ottoman Empire. During the Turkish Republic era there were two villages instead of Aydındere. One village named Kızılev (red house) and the other Derecikalan (region of the creek) . In 1987 Kızılev was renamed as Aydınlar. In 1999 the two villages were merged to form a town and the town was named as Aydındere.

Economy

The most important crop of the town is hazelnut. Potato is also produced . Beehiving is another economic sector. But, carpet weaving, once popular, has declined.[3]

References
  1. "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  2. Belde Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  3. Town page (in Turkish) Archived February 4, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
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