Mollabekir, Karayazı

Mollabekir
Neighbourhood
Mollabekir is located in Turkey
Mollabekir
Mollabekir
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 39°36′N 42°22′E / 39.600°N 42.367°E / 39.600; 42.367
CountryTurkey
ProvinceErzurum
DistrictKarayazı
Population
 (2022)
35
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)

Mollabekir is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Karayazı, Erzurum Province in Turkey.[1][2] Its population is 35 (2022).[3]

Geographical Location

Situated approximately 142 kilometers from Erzurum's city center and 22 kilometers from the Karayazı district center, Mollabekir lies to the southeast of Karayazı. The neighborhood is accessible via a 10.3-kilometer village road connecting to the D.270 state highway through Akpınar and Mollaosman neighborhoods.

Historical Context

Since 1946, the neighborhood has been known as Mollabekir. Following Erzurum's designation as a metropolitan municipality in 1993 and the enactment of Law No. 6360 in 2012, which abolished the legal entity status of villages, Mollabekir was incorporated as a neighborhood of the Karayazı Municipality.

Over the years, Mollabekir's population has experienced fluctuations:

  • 1965: 81 residents
  • 1985: 70 residents
  • 1990: 62 residents
  • 2000: 75 residents
  • 2007: 73 residents
  • 2010: 47 residents
  • 2015: 48 residents
  • 2020: 43 residents
  • 2022: 35 residents

Climate

Mollabekir experiences a cold climate, with temperatures often dropping below freezing. High humidity levels are common, and light snowfall is typical during winter months. For instance, on a recent day, the temperature was below 0°C, with light snow expected. [4]

References

  1. ^ "Karayazı Kaymakamlığı". karayazi.gov.tr (in Turkish). Retrieved 3 April 2021.
  2. ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  4. ^ Mollabekir. "Karayazı Mollabekir Mahallesi Hava Durumu". Havarapor.com (in Turkish). Retrieved 2 December 2024.


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