Piraziz is a town in Giresun Province on the Black Sea coast of Turkey. It is the seat of Piraziz District.[2] Its population is 8,400 (2022).[1]
Piraziz | |
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  Piraziz Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 40°56′N 38°08′E / 40.933°N 38.133°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Giresun |
| District | Piraziz |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mahmut Esat Ayyildiz (AKP) |
| Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) |
| Population (2022)[1] | 8,400 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 28340 |
| Area code | 0454 |
| Climate | Cfa |
| Website | piraziz |
Piraziz was part of the neighbouring Bulancak district until 1987, when the Piraziz District was established.
Etymology
editIn the Ottoman Empire period, the town was named Piridede-Abdal.
Economy
editThe local economy depends on growing hazelnuts and fishing in the Black Sea.
Due to the poor economic conditions of the region, many people have migrated away to find better paying jobs in other parts of Turkey.
References
edit- ^ a b "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
External links
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- (in Turkish) Municipality
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