Küre, Bilecik Explained

Type:village
Province:Bilecik
District:Söğüt
Küre
Population Total:953
Population As Of:2021
Coordinates:40.0833°N 39°W
Elevation M:375
Postal Code:11645
Area Code:0228

Küre is a village in the Söğüt District, Bilecik Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 953 (2021).[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[3] It is north of Söğüt and east of Bilecik. The town was founded in the 13th century. Later Turkmen tribe of Kayı (founders of the Ottoman Empire) also settled in the village. The second sultan (then known as bey) Orhan commissioned a mosque in the town. Another building referring to the history of the town is a türbe ("tomb") which is thought to be of Dursun Fakih, brother in law of Osman I.[4]

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. https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2012/12/20121206-1.htm Law No. 6360
  4. http://kurebel.tr.gg/ Town page