Subaşı, Edirne Explained

Type:municipality
Subaşı
Coordinates:41.15°N 49°W
Province:Edirne
District:Meriç
Population Total:1865
Population As Of:2022
Elevation M:21
Postal Code:22670
Area Code:0284

Subaşı is a town (belde) in the Meriç District, Edirne Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 1,865 (2022).[2] Subaşı is situated from the Greek border. The distance to Meriç is and to Edirne is . The settlement was founded in the 19th century by Pomak refugees following the Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). Later some Yörüks (Turkmens) also settled in Subaşı. In 1992, Subaşı was declared a seat of township. Main economic activity of Subaşı is agriculture. Rice, wheat, corn, bean and sunflower are the main crops.[3]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.e-icisleri.gov.tr/Anasayfa/MulkiIdariBolumleri.aspx Belde Belediyesi
  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.mericsubasi.bel.tr/index.php/subasi/tarihi Mayor's page