Olur, formerly Tayotskar, Tavusker and Taoskari (Armenian: Տայոց քար, meaning "Rock of Tayk"; Georgian: ტაოსკარი, meaning "Gates of Tao"), is a municipality and district of Erzurum Province, Turkey.[2] Its area is 893 km2,[3] and its population is 6,262 (2022).[1] The mayor is Vedat Ergün (Nationalist Movement Party).

Olur
Map showing Olur District in Erzurum Province
Map showing Olur District in Erzurum Province
Olur is located in Turkey
Olur
Olur
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 40°49′47″N 42°07′43″E / 40.82972°N 42.12861°E / 40.82972; 42.12861
CountryTurkey
ProvinceErzurum
Government
 • MayorVedat Ergün (MHP)
Area
893 km2 (345 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)[1]
6,262
 • Density7.0/km2 (18/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
25650
Area code0442
ClimateDfb
Websitewww.olur.bel.tr

Composition

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There are 42 neighbourhoods in Olur District:[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  2. ^ Büyükşehir İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  3. ^ "İl ve İlçe Yüz ölçümleri". General Directorate of Mapping. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  4. ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.