Elmalık, Ardeşen Explained

Type:neighbourhood
Province:Rize
District:Ardeşen
Municipality:Ardeşen
Elmalık
Population Total:708
Population As Of:2021
Other Name:Kvanch'areri (Laz language)

Elmalık is a neighbourhood of the town Ardeşen, Ardeşen District, Rize Province, northeastern Turkey.[1] Its population is 708 (2021).[2]

History

According to list of villages in Laz language book (2009), name of the neighbourhood is Kvanch'areri, which means "inscribed stone". Most inhabitants of the neighbourhood are ethnically Laz.[3]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.e-icisleri.gov.tr/Anasayfa/MulkiIdariBolumleri.aspx Mahalle
  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 . Elmalık. Nişanyan Yeradları .