Gümerdiğin Explained

Type:neighbourhood
Province:Çankırı
District:Şabanözü
Municipality:Şabanözü
Gümerdiğin
Population Total:1189
Population As Of:2021
Coordinates:40.4417°N 33.2539°W

Gümerdiğin is a neighbourhood of the town Şabanözü, Şabanözü District, Çankırı Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 1,189 (2021).[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[3] Gümerdiğin is nearly 6 km northwest of Şabanözü and nearly 80 km from Ankara. Although Şabanözü is a district of Çankırı Province, Gümerdiğin is mostly in relation with Ankara.

Economy

Agriculture is the main part of the economy. There are two artificial lakes and also Sanı Çayı is used to supply water for the fields. Wheat, beans, apple and a bunch of vegetables are the main produce.

Education

In Gümerdiğin there's a primary and a middle school but not a high school. The students from some neighbouring villages also attend school here.

History

The town was named after Seljuk commander Humar Tigin who came to the area after the Battle of Manzikert with his clan. The name was slowly corrupted over time to its present form Gümerdiğin.

Health

In Gümerdiğin there's a state health office. In the office there a nurse, and a health officer but no doctor. When a doctor is needed people are transferred to Şabanözü where there's a State Hospital. Gümerdiğin is also lack of Pharmacy and the medicals can be obtained from Şabanözü also.

Demographics

Gümerdiğin's population is as follows;

Population in years
2007Below 2000
20002.180
19972.515
19901.227
19652.000

Mayors of Gümerdiğin Municipality

Mayor, parties and percentage of votes
YearMayorPartyPercentage of vote
2004Ömer AvşaroğluAKP%41,93
1999 Hüseyin Arıkanoğlu DYP
1994 Ömer Avşaroğlu RP%35.56
1989 Muzaffer ArıkanoğluDYP%36.03
1984Muzaffer ArıkanoğluDYP%52.98
1977Ömer Kurtoğlu
1973Abdullah Mülazımoğlu CHP%30.36
1968Ömer Karaağaç GP%40.44
1967Gani Bayramoğlu AP%60.52

External links

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. 1 March 2023 . TÜİK. tr . XLS.
  3. https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2012/12/20121206-1.htm Law No. 6360