Koru, Yalova

Koru (former Kuri) is a town (belde) in the Çınarcık District, Yalova Province, Turkey.[2] Its population is 7,841 (2022).[1] Up to 20th century the population was composed of Greeks. It is between Çınarcık to west and Yalova to east, all coastal places on the Anatolian side of Marmara Sea. Distance to Çınarcık is 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) and to Yalova is 9 kilometres (5.6 mi).

Not to be confused with Kourou, a town in French Guiana.
Koru
Municipality
Koru is located in Turkey
Koru
Koru
Location in Turkey
Koru is located in Marmara
Koru
Koru
Koru (Marmara)
Coordinates: 40°39′N 29°10′E
CountryTurkey
ProvinceYalova
DistrictÇınarcık
Elevation
10 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2022)[1]
7,841
Time zoneTRT (UTC+3)
Postal code
77340
Area code0226

Name

The name of the settlement was Kuri. After the Population exchange between Greece and Turkey agreement, the former population of the settlement was replaced by the Turks from Serres and Drama in 1924. The former name was changed to a Turkish name with a similar sound and meaning small forest quite suitable for Koru.

History

In 1992, the settlement was declared a seat of township.[3]

In 1999 the town suffered from the Great earthquake. Now the town is flourishing as a center of floriculture. Many agricultural crops are also produced.

References
  1. "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  2. Belde Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  3. Mayor's page(in Turkish)


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