Sunak, Pasinler Explained

Type:	neighbourhood
Province:	Erzurum
District:	Pasinler
Sunak
Population Total:	148
Population As Of:	2022
Coordinates:	39.9369°N 41.7483°W

Sunak is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Pasinler, Erzurum Province in Eastern Turkey.^{[1] [2]} Its population is 148 (2022).^[3]

History

According to Sevan Nişanyan, there are records of the village dating as far back as the 11th century and the village population consisted of Armenians until early 20th century. It was formerly named "Plur" or "Pulur", an Armenian-language name meaning "ancient ruins".^[4]

Economy

Cattle herding is a source of income in the village. In the early 2010s, a rural development cooperative was founded in the village to encourage the herding of higher-yield cattle and distribute new cattle amongst the village population.^[5]

The village is home to the Sunak Fahrettin Aslan Primary School.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mahalli İdareler . Pasinler Kaymakamlığı . 29 August 2023 . Turkish.
2. https://www.e-icisleri.gov.tr/Anasayfa/MulkiIdariBolumleri.aspx Mahalle
3. Web site: Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports. 12 July 2023. TÜİK. en. XLS.
4. Web site: Nişanyan . Sevan . Sunak . 31 January 2024.
5. Web site: Sunak Köyü'ne besicilik desteği . Dadaş TV . 24 October 2022.
6. Web site: PTSO'dan eğitime katkı . Erzurum Gazetesi.