Süloğlu (Turkish: [ˈsyɫoːɫu]; Greek: Ασβεστοχώρι Asvestochṓri[2]) is a town of Edirne Province of Turkey. It is the seat of Süloğlu District.[3] Its population is 3,211 (2022).[1] The mayor is Mehmet Ormankıran (CHP).
Süloğlu | |
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  Süloğlu Location in Turkey  Süloğlu Süloğlu (Marmara) | |
| Coordinates: 41°46′8″N 26°54′37″E / 41.76889°N 26.91028°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Edirne |
| District | Süloğlu |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mehmet Ormankıran (CHP) |
| Elevation | 72 m (236 ft) |
| Population (2022)[1] | 3,211 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 22580 |
| Area code | 0284 |
| Website | www |
History
editAfter the Turkish War of Independence, Süloğlu became a part of Turkey in 1922. The town was a part of the Edirne District until 1990, when the Süloğlu District was established.[4]
Geography
editThe town is located 33 kilometers from the city of Edirne and 232 kilometers from Istanbul.
References
edit- ^ a b "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ Greek exonyms; from the National Census of Greek Kingdom 1920-1921
- ^ İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- ^ Kanun No. 3644, Resmî Gazete, 20 May 1990.
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