Taşköprü, Yalova

Taşköprü (literally "stone bridge") is a coastal town (belde) in Çiftlikköy District of Yalova Province, Turkey.[2] Its population is 4,271 (2022).[1] Taşköprü is situated on a peninsula. It is 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from Çiftlikköy on the Turkish state highway D.575. Taşköprü was founded by a group of Turkish families from Bulgaria (which had recently gained independence) in 1902. The name of the settlement refers to a 400-year-old Ottoman bridge at the east of the town.[3]

Taşköprü
Municipality
Taşköprü is located in Turkey
Taşköprü
Taşköprü
Location in Turkey
Taşköprü is located in Marmara
Taşköprü
Taşköprü
Taşköprü (Marmara)
Coordinates: 40°41′N 29°24′E
CountryTurkey
ProvinceYalova
DistrictÇiftlikköy
Elevation
20 m (70 ft)
Population
 (2022)[1]
4,271
Time zoneTRT (UTC+3)
Postal code
77600
Area code0226

References
  1. "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  2. Belde Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  3. Mayor's page (in Turkish)


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