Perşembe, Zonguldak
Perşembe (literally "Thursday", referring to market day) is a town (belde) in the Çaycuma District, Zonguldak Province, Turkey.[2] Its population is 2,671 (2022).[1] It is situated in the mountainous area which runs parallel to Black Sea coast. It is to the east of both Çaycuma and Zonguldak. The distance to Çaycuma is 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) and to Zonguldak is 59 kilometres (37 mi).
Perşembe | |
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  Perşembe Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 41°25′N 32°10′E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Zonguldak |
| District | Çaycuma |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | İsmail İnam (CHP) |
| Elevation | 310 m (1,020 ft) |
| Population (2022)[1] | 2,671 |
| Time zone | TRT (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 67960 |
| Area code | 0372 |
| Climate | Cfa |
| Website | zonguldakpersembe |
The settlement was probably founded four centuries ago. The original population of the village was composed of migrants from Caucasus[3] (probably Kipchaks, a medieval Turkic people lived in what is now Russian steps and Caucasus). Also people from other parts of Turkey were settled in the village. The settlement was declared a seat of township in 1990.
See also
References
- "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- Belde Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- Town page (in Turkish)
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