Eğerci (also called Eyerci) is a village in Devrek District of Zonguldak Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 673 (2022).[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[3] It is situated along a tributary of Filyos River. The distance to Devrek is 28 kilometres (17 mi). 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.[4]
Eğerci | |
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  Eğerci Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 41°06′N 31°49′E / 41.100°N 31.817°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Zonguldak |
| District | Devrek |
| Elevation | 260 m (850 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 673 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 67840 |
| Area code | 0372 |
References
edit- ^ Köy, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ Law No. 6360, Official Gazette, 6 December 2012 (in Turkish).
- ^ "Town page" (in Turkish). Archived from the original on 2012-01-26. Retrieved 2012-02-04.