Güreşen

Güreşen (Beğlevan) is a village in Borçka district of Artvin Province, Turkey. Situated at 41°27′N 41°38′E it is close to Georgian border to the east and Çoruh River to the south. The distance to Borçka is 22 kilometres (14 mi) and to Artvin is 54 kilometres (34 mi) . The population of the Güreşen was 931 [1] as of 2013. Both the former and the present names of the village mean “wrestler”. Main economic activity of the watery village is agriculture.

Güreşen

(Beğlevan)
Town
Güreşen
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 41°27′N 41°38′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceArtvin Province
DistrictBorçka
Elevation
330 m (1,085 ft)
Population
 (2013)
  Total931
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
08490
Area code(s)0478
Licence plate08

References

  1. "Statistical Institute". Archived from the original on 2015-01-22. Retrieved 2015-01-22.
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