Subaşı is a town (belde) in the Meriç District, Edirne Province, Turkey.[2] Its population is 1,865 (2022).[1] Subaşı is situated 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the Greek border. The distance to Meriç is 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) and to Edirne is 90 kilometres (56 mi). The settlement was founded in the 19th century by Pomak refugees following the Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). Later some Yörüks (Turkmens) also settled in Subaşı. In 1992, Subaşı was declared a seat of township. Main economic activity of Subaşı is agriculture. Rice, wheat, corn, bean and sunflower are the main crops.[3]
Subaşı | |
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  Subaşı Location in Turkey  Subaşı Subaşı (Marmara) | |
| Coordinates: 41°09′N 26°23′E / 41.150°N 26.383°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Edirne |
| District | Meriç |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Population (2022)[1] | 1,865 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 22670 |
| Area code | 0284 |
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.
- ^ Mayor's page (in Turkish)
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