Soğuksu, Pazar Explained

Type:neighbourhood
Province:Rize
District:Pazar District
Municipality:Pazar
Population Total:1,615
Population As Of:2021
Soğuksu
Other Name:Shilerit (Laz language)
Coordinates:41.1808°N 40.8747°W

Soğuksu is a neighbourhood of the town Pazar, Pazar District, Rize Province, northeastern Turkey.[1] Its population is 1,615 (2021).[2]

History

According to Armenian traveller Minas Bijishkyan's book (1819), name of the village is "Psyxrós", which means "cold water" in Greek. According to list of villages in Laz language book (2009), name of the neighborhood is Shilerit. Most inhabitants of the neighbourhood are ethnically Laz.[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 2021. 30 January 2023 . TÜİK. tr . XLS.
  3. Web site: Nişanyan . Sevan . Soğuksu. Nişanyan Yeradları .