Narköy, Niğde Explained

Type:village
Province:Niğde
District:Niğde
Narköy
Population Total:164
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:38.3264°N 34.4469°W
Elevation M:1450
Area Code:0388

Narköy, formerly known as Nêroassós or Narassa, is a village in the Niğde District of Niğde Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 164 (2022).[2]

Its altitude is . Its distance to Niğde is .The name of the village refers to Lake Narlı to the northeast of the village. Ancient cave dwellings and ruins around the village and the lake show that the area was inhabited in the medieval age.

The economy of the village depends on agriculture. Wheat, barley, oat, chickpea and bean are among the main crops of the village. There are poplar trees and orchards around the village. Fruits like apple, pear and apricot are also produced. Apiculture is on the rise.[3]

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. http://www.nigdenarkoyu.org/?pnum=170&pt=K%C3%B6y%C3%BCm%C3%BCz%C3%BCn+Tarih%C3%A7esi Narköy friendly society page