Balıkçı is a village in the Pazar District, Rize Province, in Black Sea Region of Turkey.[1] Its population is 293 (2021).[2]

Balıkçı
Zelek
Balıkçı is located in Turkey
Balıkçı
Balıkçı
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 41°9′21″N 40°48′8″E / 41.15583°N 40.80222°E / 41.15583; 40.80222
CountryTurkey
ProvinceRize
DistrictPazar
Elevation
252 m (827 ft)
Population
 (2021)
293
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)

History

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As of 1928, the name of the village was Zelek. Most villagers are ethnically Laz.[3]

Geography

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The village is located 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) away from Pazar.

References

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  1. ^ Köy, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2021" (XLS) (in Turkish). TÜİK. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  3. ^ Nişanyan, Sevan. "Balıkçı". Nişanyan Yeradları.