Damar (meaning mineral ore) is a village in the Murgul District, Artvin Province, Turkey.[2] It lies just to the south east of Murgul. The town was once a district center, but in 1950 its status was reduced to a township (belde). At the 2013 reorganisation, it became a village.[3] Damar is a mining town and is one of the main producers of copper in Turkey.

Damar
Damar is located in Turkey
Damar
Damar
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 41°15′N 41°35′E / 41.250°N 41.583°E / 41.250; 41.583
CountryTurkey
ProvinceArtvin
DistrictMurgul
Elevation
1,030 m (3,380 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
449
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
08510
Area code0466

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
20071,440—    
20122,167+8.52%
2017489−25.75%
2021449−2.11%
Source: TÜIK (2007-2021)[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Population Of Municipalities, Villages And Quarters". TÜIK. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  2. ^ Köy, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  3. ^ Law No. 6360, Official Gazette, 6 December 2012 (in Turkish).