Nogaylar, Nurdağı Explained

Type:neighbourhood
Province:Gaziantep
District:Nurdağı
Nogaylar
Population Total:430
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:37.2294°N 36.8697°W

Nogaylar is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Nurdağı, Gaziantep Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 430 (2022).[2] The village is inhabited by Yörüks, Nogais and Karachays.[3] [4]

History

The village was founded by 90 families of Nogais in 1865. However, they later suffered an epidemic of malaria, and much of those who survived left for the villages near Kayseri. Only two Nogai families remained.[3]

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 2022, Favorite Reports. 12 July 2023. TÜİK. en. XLS.
  3. Book: Ethnic Groups in the Republic of Turkey . 1989 . Peter Alfred . Andrews . 307, 444 . Benninghaus . Rüdiger.
  4. Web site: Köylerimiz: GAZİANTEP . Circassian Center . 6 March 2023.