Gölpazarı Explained

Type:municipality
Gölpazarı
Coordinates:40.2847°N 30.3172°W
Province:Bilecik
District:Gölpazarı
Leader Party:AKP
Leader Name:Hayri Suer
Population Total:5723
Population As Of:2021
Postal Code:11700
Area Code:0228

Gölpazarı is a town in Bilecik Province in the Marmara region of Turkey. It is the seat of Gölpazarı District.[1] Its population is 5,723 (2021).[2] The mayor is Hayri Suer (AKP).[3]

Features

Despite its proximity to the most important metropolises of Turkey, and its fertile lands, Gölpazarı never experienced overpopulation due to its isolated geography by the hills. As a result of archaeological excavations, Phrygians are thought to be the first founders of the town. Roman milestones still exist in the north of the town, passing from the village of Keskin. The town was one of the first Ottoman captured settlements in the region. A caravanserai known as "Taşhan" dated as early as 1412-which is one of the oldest buildings remained from early Ottoman period. Main scripture of the building has also great value on early Ottoman history since it mentions about Köse Mihal.

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. 30 January 2023. TÜİK. tr . XLS.
  3. https://www.golpazari.bel.tr//profil/hayri-suer Hayri Suer, Başkan