Piraziz Explained

Type:municipality
Piraziz
Coordinates:40.9333°N 46°W
Province:Giresun
District:Piraziz
Leader Party:AKP
Leader Name:Mahmut Esat Ayyildiz
Elevation M:97
Population Total:8400
Population As Of:2022
Postal Code:28340
Area Code:0454
Blank1 Name:Climate
Blank1 Info:Cfa

Piraziz is a town in Giresun Province on the Black Sea coast of Turkey. It is the seat of Piraziz District.[1] Its population is 8,400 (2022).[2]

Piraziz was part of the neighbouring Bulancak district until 1987, when the Piraziz District was established.

Etymology

In the Ottoman Empire period, the town was named Piridede-Abdal.

Economy

The local economy depends on growing hazelnuts and fishing in the Black Sea.

Due to the poor economic conditions of the region, many people have migrated away to find better paying jobs in other parts of Turkey.

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.e-icisleri.gov.tr/Anasayfa/MulkiIdariBolumleri.aspx İlçe Belediyesi
  2. Web site: Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports. 13 March 2023. TÜİK. en. XLS.