Balcı, Borçka Explained

Type:village
Province:Artvin
District:Borçka
Balcı
Population Total:364
Population As Of:2021
Coordinates:41.3023°N 41.8126°W
Other Name:Bagen

Balcı is a village in the Borçka District, Artvin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 364 (2021).[2]

History

According to list of villages in Laz language book (2009), name of the village is Bagen, which is derived from Laz language word "bageni" and means "plateau house". Most villagers are ethnically Georgian.[3]

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 . Balcı. Index-Anatolicus . 30 January 2024 .