Havuzlu, Bor

Havuzlu is a village in Bor district of Niğde Province, Turkey. It is at 37°47′N 34°38′E on the approach road to Turkish motor way O-21. Its distance to Bor is 20 kilometres (12 mi) to Niğde is 24 kilometres (15 mi). The population of Havuzlu was 241 as of 2011.[1] The village was founded on an old settlement (probably a part of ancient Tyana. According to one report the former name Baravun of the village means "dense forest" in old Turkish.[2]

Havuzlu
Village
Havuzlu
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 37°47′N 34°38′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceNiğde Province
DistrictBor
Elevation
1,280 m (4,200 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total241
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
51700
Area code(s)0388
Licence plate51

References

  1. Statistical Institute page
  2. "Tuana Kemerhisar {{in lang|tr}}". Archived from the original on 2011-03-01. Retrieved 2012-08-13.
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