Kavakköy Explained

Type:municipality
Kavakköy
Coordinates:40.6°N 79°W
Province:Çanakkale
District:Gelibolu
Population Total:1865
Population As Of:2021
Elevation M:30
Postal Code:17340
Area Code:0286

Kavakköy (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Λευκή/Λυσιμάχεια[1]) is a town (belde) in the Gelibolu District, Çanakkale Province, Turkey.[2] Its population is 1,865 (2021).[3] It is situated in the East Thracian plains. It is close to both the Aegean Sea at the west and the Marmara Sea at the south. The distance to Gelibolu is about . The village was founded in 1865. The town is on the site of the ancient city of Lysimachia, which was founded at the end of the 4th century BC.[4] During Ottoman era the name of the town was Seydikavak.

Notes and References

  1. [Greek exonyms]
  2. https://www.e-icisleri.gov.tr/Anasayfa/MulkiIdariBolumleri.aspx Belde Belediyesi
  3. Web site: Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2021. 1 March 2023. TÜİK. tr . XLS.
  4. http://www.kavakkoy.bel.tr/index.php?md=showpage&pID=1 Mayor’s page