Çukurkuyu, Niğde

Çukurkuyu
Town
Çukurkuyu

Location in Turkey

Coordinates: 37°52′N 34°20′E / 37.867°N 34.333°E / 37.867; 34.333Coordinates: 37°52′N 34°20′E / 37.867°N 34.333°E / 37.867; 34.333
Country  Turkey
Province Niğde Province
District Bor
Elevation 1,075 m (3,530 ft)
Population (2011)
  Total 2,279
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 51720
Area code(s) 0388
Licence plate 51

Çukurkuyu is a belde (town) in Bor district of Niğde Province, Turkey. At 37°52′N 34°20′E / 37.867°N 34.333°E / 37.867; 34.333 it is situated in the plains of Central Anatolia, to the south of Melendiz Mountain. Distance to Bor is 25 kilometres (16 mi) to Niğde is 35 kilometres (22 mi). The population of Çukurkuyu is 2279 as of 2011.[1] The village was founded by semi nomadic Turkmen tribes . In 1956 it was declared a seat of township. Agriculture is the main economic activity. Carpet weaving is secondary activity. Some town residents also work in Sugar refinery in Bor.[2]

References

  1. Statistical Institute page
  2. Town page (Turkish)
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