Ocak is a neighbourhood of the town Pazar, Pazar District, Rize Province, northeastern Turkey.[1] Its population is 1,180 (2021).[2]
Ocak
Sapu (Laz language) | |
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Coordinates: 41°9′34″N 40°55′43″E / 41.15944°N 40.92861°E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Rize |
District | Pazar District |
Municipality | Pazar |
Population (2021) | 1,180 |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
History edit
According to list of villages in Laz language book (2009), the name of the village is Sapu, which is derived from word "sapule", which means cemetery in the Laz language. Most villagers are ethnically Laz.[3]
Geography edit
The village is located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) away from Pazar.
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