Evciler Explained

Type:municipality
Evciler
Coordinates:38.0333°N 82°W
Province:Afyonkarahisar
District:Evciler
Leader Party:CHP
Leader Name:Berrin Uğurlu
Population Total:3394
Population As Of:2021
Blank1 Name:Climate
Blank1 Info:Csa

Evciler is a town of Afyonkarahisar Province in the Aegean region of Turkey, on a plain in the mountains behind the Aegean coast, 132 km from the city of Afyon along the road to Denizli. It is the seat of Evciler District.[1] Its population is 3,394 (2021).[2] The mayor is Berrin Uğurlu (CHP).

History

The burial mounds of Kocahöyük and Küçükhöyük near Evciler date back to the Lydian civilization. Remains of pottery have been found at Öküzviran and Kocaviran settlements.

Evciler today

Evciler is a small town providing schools and other infrastructure to the surrounding villages. The land is fairly dry and mainly used for growing wheat and other grains. Many people from Evciler have emigrated to Belgium and other European countries.

Notes and References

  1. https://www.e-icisleri.gov.tr/Anasayfa/MulkiIdariBolumleri.aspx İlçe Belediyesi
  2. Web site: Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2021. 12 January 2023. TÜİK. tr . XLS.