Çağlayan, Trabzon
| Çağlayan | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Çağlayan Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 40°54′N 39°43′E / 40.900°N 39.717°ECoordinates: 40°54′N 39°43′E / 40.900°N 39.717°E | |
| Country |
 Turkey |
| Province | Trabzon Province |
| District | Trabzon central district |
| Elevation | 120 m (390 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 4,520 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 61180 |
| Area code(s) | 0462 |
| Licence plate | 61 |
Çağlayan (literally "Waterfall") is a town in the central district (Trabzon) of Trabzon Province, Turkey. At 40°54′N 39°43′E / 40.900°N 39.717°E it is situated along the valley of Altındere creek. It is on Turkish state highway 
which connects Trabzon to hinterland (and Sümela Monastery) . The distance to Trabzon is 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) . The population of the town is 4520 [1] as of 2011. The area around Çağlayan was inhabited during the ancient ages. But Çağlayan is a relatively recent settlement. In 1946 owing to its situation along the valley, it was founded as a common market place of the neighbouring villages. It quickly flourished and In 1969 it was declared a seat of township.[2] The economy of the town depends on agriculture. Lately kiwifruit production is promoted.