Gömürgen
Gömürgen is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Akkışla, Kayseri Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 508 (2022).[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[3][4]
Gömürgen | |
|---|---|
  Gömürgen Location in Turkey  Gömürgen Gömürgen (Turkey Central Anatolia) | |
| Coordinates: 39°02′N 36°13′E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Kayseri |
| District | Akkışla |
| Elevation | 1,550 m (5,090 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 508 |
| Time zone | TRT (UTC+3) |
| Area code | 0352 |
History
Gömürgen lies in Anatolia, one of the earliest settled areas in the world. Exact data for the establishment of the village are not well known. It is believed that between 1594 and 1644 seven Turkmeni families emigrated from Central Asia to the area, and continue to live there as sheep breeders.
Geography
Gömürgen is 6 kilometers from Akkışla and 86 kilometers from Kayseri. To the east and southeast lies the Hınzır mountain and the village Ortaköy. Akkışla lies to the west of Gömürgen. South of Gömürgen, also in the district of Akkisla, is the district Uğurlu and the village Ganışeh.
Gömürgen lies over 1400-1500m above sea level. The vegetation is desertlike. Constant grazing and clearing of the ground around the area to convert it to pastureland, results in the desertlike vegetation, as well as creating erosion with associated dangers.
Mayor
Mayors of the former municipality of Gömürgen:
| Nr. | Mayor | Tenure of Office | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23. | Selahattin Baydan[5] | 2009-2014 | CHP |
| 22. | Selahattin Baydan | 2004–2009 | CHP |
| 21. | Selahattin Baydan | 1999–2004 | CHP |
| 20. | İsmet Demirkol | 1994–1999 | DYP |
| 19. | Selahattin Baydan | 1992–1994 | CHP |
| 18. | Derviş Eşiyok | -1992 | |
| 17. | Mehmet Koçer | - | |
| 16. | Hacı Efe | - | |
| 15. | Mustafa Koçer | - | |
| 14. | Ahmet Eraslan | - | |
| 13. | Kadir Koçyiğit | - | |
| 12. | Abdurrahman Koçyılmaz | - | |
| 11. | Hafız Koçyiğit | - | |
| 10. | Mustafa Koçak | - | |
| 9. | Haydar Bayram | - | |
| 8. | Osman Türkay | - | |
| 7. | Mehmet Kılıç | - | |
| 6. | H. Ömer Caner | - | |
| 5. | Ömer Osman Aydoğan | - | |
| 4. | H. Mehmet Turhal | - | |
| 3. | Abdullah Yıldırım | - | |
| 2. | Mahmut Özer | - | |
| 1. | Muslu Mutlu | - |
References
- Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
- "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
- "Law No. 6360". Official Gazette (in Turkish). 6 December 2012.
- "Classification tables of municipalities and their affiliates and local administrative units" (DOC). Official Gazette (in Turkish). 12 September 2010.
- Gömürgen Belediye Başkanı, Yerelnet.org