Aydındere is a town (belde) in the Bulancak District, Giresun Province, Turkey.[2] Its population is 2,189 (2022).[1]
Aydındere | |
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  Aydındere Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 40°40′N 38°04′E / 40.667°N 38.067°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Giresun |
| District | Bulancak |
| Elevation | 1,320 m (4,330 ft) |
| Population (2022)[1] | 2,189 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 28310 |
| Area code | 0454 |
Geography
editAlthough geographically a town of Black Sea Region, Aydındere is situated in the mountainous area far from the coast. The distance to Bulancak is 52 kilometres (32 mi) and to Giresun is 70 kilometres (43 mi).
History
editPrior to 14th century, Aydındere was a Byzantine village. In 1380 it was captured by Eretna Beylik, a beylik (principality) in Central Anatolia. In the 15th century it was annexed to the Ottoman Empire. During the Turkish Republic era there were two villages instead of Aydındere. One village named Kızılev (red house) and the other Derecikalan (region of the creek) . In 1987 Kızılev was renamed as Aydınlar. In 1999 the two villages were merged to form a town and the town was named as Aydındere.
Economy
editThe most important crop of the town is hazelnut. Potato is also produced . Beehiving is another economic sector. But, carpet weaving, once popular, has declined.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "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) Archived February 4, 2012, at the Wayback Machine