Şehitlik, Ardeşen
Şehitlik
Dobira (Laz language) | |
|---|---|
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Rize |
| District | Ardeşen |
| Elevation | 569 m (1,867 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 283 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Şehitlik is a village in the Ardeşen District, Rize Province, in Black Sea Region of Turkey.[1] Its population is 283 (2022).[2]
History[edit]
According to list of villages in Laz language book (2009), name of the village is Dobira, which means "good land". Most villagers are ethnically Laz.[3]
Geography[edit]
The village is located 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) away from Ardeşen.
Population[edit]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 192 | — |
| 2007 | 288 | +4.14% |
| 2012 | 274 | −0.99% |
| 2017 | 268 | −0.44% |
| 2022 | 283 | +1.10% |
| Source: 1997 census[4] and TÜIK (2007-2022)[2] | ||
References[edit]
- ^ Köy, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ a b "Population Of Municipalities, Villages And Quarters". TÜIK. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ^ Nişanyan, Sevan. "Şehitlik". Nişanyan Yeradları.
- ^ "1997 Population Count" (PDF) (in Turkish). Turkish Statistical Institute. 1999. Archived (PDF) from the original on 30 October 2022.
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