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]