Eğerci

Eğerci
(Eyerci)
Town
Eğerci

Location in Turkey

Coordinates: 41°06′N 31°49′E / 41.100°N 31.817°E / 41.100; 31.817Coordinates: 41°06′N 31°49′E / 41.100°N 31.817°E / 41.100; 31.817
Country  Turkey
Province Zonguldak Province
District Devrek
Elevation 260 m (850 ft)
Population (2011)
  Total 1,510
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 67840
Area code(s) 0372
Licence plate 67

Eğerci (also called Eyerci) is a belde (town) in Devrek district of Zonguldak Province, Turkey. It is situated alang a tributary of Filyos River at 41°06′N 31°49′E / 41.100°N 31.817°E / 41.100; 31.817. The distance to Devrek is 28 kilometres (17 mi). The population of Eğerci is 1510 [1] as of 2011. The settlement was a stop in caravan routes during the Ottoman era and it was named after saddle (Turkish: eyer) makers. In 1986, it was declared a seat of township. A textile factory and forestry are the main sources of revenue for the town. Tourism (camping and hunting) is also promising.[2]

References

  1. "Turkstat". Turkish Statistical Institute. Retrieved 2012.
  2. Town page (Turkish)
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