Özgür, Ardeşen Explained

Type:	village
Province:	Rize
District:	Ardeşen
Population Total:	159
Population As Of:	2021
Özgür
Other Name:	Mushkala or Mushkale (Laz language)
Elevation M:	764

Özgür is a village in the Ardeşen District, Rize Province, in Black Sea Region of Turkey.^[1] Its population is 159 (2021).^[2]

History

According to list of villages in Laz language book (2009), name of the village is Mushkale. Most villagers are ethnically Laz.^[3]

Geography

The village is located away from Ardeşen.

Notes and References

1. https://www.e-icisleri.gov.tr/Anasayfa/MulkiIdariBolumleri.aspx Köy
2. Web site: Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2021. 30 January 2023 . TÜİK. tr . XLS.
3. Web site: Nişanyan . Sevan . Özgür. Nişanyan Yeradları.