Berk, Bolu
Berk (also: Berkköy) is a village in the Bolu District of Bolu Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 684 (2021).[2] It is situated 5 km (3.1 mi) south of Bolu and to the north of Köroğlu Mountains.
Berk | |
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  Berk Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 40°42′N 31°37′E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Bolu |
| District | Bolu |
| Elevation | 710 m (2,330 ft) |
| Population (2021) | 684 |
| Time zone | TRT (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 14030 |
| Area code | 0374 |
According to village website, the village was named after a Turkmen tribe and was mentioned in the Ottoman Empire documents of 1533.[3] The village economy depends on farming. Legumes and other vegetables are the main crops.
References
- Köy, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2021" (XLS) (in Turkish). TÜİK. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- Tuncay Durak. "Büyükberk" (in Turkish). Village page. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
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