Merdivenli is a village in the Pazar District, Rize Province, in Black Sea Region of Turkey.[1] Its population is 228 (2021).[2]
Merdivenli
Melyat (Laz language) | |
|---|---|
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Rize |
| District | Pazar |
| Elevation | 293 m (961 ft) |
| Population (2021) | 228 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
History edit
According to list of villages in Laz language book (2009), name of the village is Melyat, which is derived from "meliati" and means "fox village". Most villagers are ethnically Laz.[3]
Geography edit
The village is located 9 kilometres (5.6 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. "Merdivenli". Nişanyan Yeradları.
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