Taşçanak, historically and still informally called Vartanoz, is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Oğuzeli, Gaziantep Province, Turkey.[1] The village is inhabited by Turkmens of the Barak tribe and had a population of 51 in 2022.[2][3]
Taşçanak | |
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  Taşçanak Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°50′9″N 37°41′4″E / 36.83583°N 37.68444°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Gaziantep |
| District | Oğuzeli |
| Population (2022) | 51 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Etymology
editThe original name of the village derives from Vartan, an Armenian name.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Türkiye Mülki İdare Bölümleri Envanteri". T.C. İçişleri Bakanlığı (in Turkish). Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ Şahin, Ali (1962). Güney Anadoluda Beydili Türkmenleri ve Baraklar. p. 51.
- ^ "Address Based Population Registration System (ABPRS) - Results of 31 December 2022" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
- ^ Sarafean, George; Papayean, Eruand (1953). Armenian history of Aintab. Armenian Aintabtzy Cultural Association. p. 27.
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