Yortan Explained

Type:municipality
Yortan
Coordinates:41.25°N 53°W
Province:Karabük
District:Yenice
Population Total:1689
Population As Of:2022
Elevation M:250
Postal Code:78720
Area Code:0370

Yortan (formerly: Yortanpazarı) is a town (belde) in the Yenice District, Karabük Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 1,689 (2022).[2] The town is situated in forests along a tributary of the Filyos River. The distance to Yenice is . There are several theories about the name of the town. It may refer to jars used as sepulcher in the ancient ages, sheep pens of Turkmens or feasts of Greeks of the medieval ages.[3] The majority of Yortan people make their living as miners. According to mayor, Yortan has the highest percentage of mining-related accident or deaths for the total population in Turkey.[4]

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. https://archive.today/20120919071744/http://www.ypl.k12.tr/?syf=sayfa&id=7 Yortan school page
  4. http://www.gazetegercek.com/her-gocukte-yortanlilarin-yurekleri-agizlarina-geliyor-ozel.html Newspaper article