Poyracık Explained

Type:neighbourhood
Province:İzmir
District:Kınık
Poyracık
Population Total:5990
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:39.0833°N 48°W
Elevation M:60
Postal Code:35990
Area Code:0232

Poyracık is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Kınık, İzmir Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 5,990 (2022).[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[3] [4] It is very close to Kınık. Distance to İzmir is about .

Poyracık is an old town and its history can be traced back to Gambrion of the 4th century BC. It was an important settlement during Pergamon state. In the middle age it became a part of Byzantine Empire. Sasa bey (a Turkmen bey of Aydınoğlu beylik) captured the town and finally it became a part of the Ottoman Empire. In 1937 it was declared a seat of township.[5]

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. Web site: Law No. 6360. 6 December 2012 . Official Gazette. tr.
  4. Web site: Classification tables of municipalities and their affiliates and local administrative units. 12 September 2010. Official Gazette. tr. DOC.
  5. http://www.poyracik.bel.tr/?Lang=TR&SyfNmb=2 Mayor’s page