Koyunlu, Niğde Explained

Type:village
Province:Niğde
District:Niğde
Koyunlu
Population Total:658
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:37.9819°N 34.5928°W
Elevation M:1458
Postal Code:51000
Area Code:0388

Koyunlu is a village in Niğde District of Niğde Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 658 (2022).[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[3]

Its distance to Niğde is . Its elevation is

The town was founded 600 years ago. The former name of the town was Adırmusun. According to legend the name of the town refers to a certain Adil who founded the town.[4]

Main economic activities are agriculture and animal husbandry. (In fact the current name of the town refers to sheep) Previously Koyunlu produced hand-woven carpets. In 1972, the Koyunlu carpet factory was founded by Birko, which was owned by Koyunlu people in 1972.[5]

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 2022, Favorite Reports. 13 March 2023. TÜİK. en. XLS.
  3. https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2012/12/20121206-1.htm Law No. 6360
  4. http://koyunlum.net/IcerikGoster.aspx?IcerikNo=106&KategoriNo=107 Town page
  5. http://www.koyunlu.com.tr/en/kurumsal/KURUMSAL Factory page