Şehitlik, Pazar
Şehitlik
Xaku (Laz language) | |
|---|---|
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Rize |
| District | Pazar |
| Elevation | 373 m (1,224 ft) |
| Population (2021) | 375 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Şehitlik is a village in the Pazar District, Rize Province, in Black Sea Region of Turkey.[1] Its population is 375 (2021).[2]
History
[edit]According to list of villages in Laz language book (2009), name of the village is Mxak'u, which means "a water bug". Most villagers are ethnically Laz.[3]
Geography
[edit]The village is located 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) away from Pazar.
References
[edit]- ^ Köy, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2021" (XLS) (in Turkish). TÜİK. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ Nişanyan, Sevan. "Şehitlik". Nişanyan Yeradları.
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