Şalpazarı
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| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Trabzon |
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| • Mayor | Refik Kurukız (MHP) |
| Area[1] | |
| • District | 120 km2 (50 sq mi) |
| Population (2012)[2] | |
| • Urban | 3,064 |
| • District | 10,923 |
| • District density | 91/km2 (240/sq mi) |
| Climate | Cfb |
Şalpazarı is a town and district of Trabzon Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey. The population is around 12,000 including the surrounding villages. The mayor is Refik Kurukız (MHP). Şalpazarı is a home to sizeable Chepni Turkmen population.
Şalpazarı has a creek called Ağasar.
History
During the Ottoman period, Şalpazarı was a village that was a part of the town of Görele. In 1809 Şalpazarı became a part of Vakfıkebir.[3] Then in 1987 it gained town status.
References
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- ↑ http://www.karalahana.com/karadeniz/trabzon_salpazari.htm
External links
- District governor's official website (Turkish)
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