Taşköprü, Yalova
Taşköprü (literally "stone bridge") is a coastal town in Çiftlikköy district of Yalova Province, Turkey. Taşköprü is situated on a peninsula at 40°41′N 29°24′E. It is 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from Çiftlikköy on the Turkish state highway 
D.575. The population of Taşköprü is 3237[1] as of 2011. Taşköprü was founded by a group of Turkish families from Bulgaria (which had recently gained independence) in 1902. The name of the settlement refers to a 400-year-old Ottoman bridge at the east of the town.[2]
Taşköprü | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Taşköprü Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 40°41′N 29°24′E | |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Province | Yalova Province |
| District | Çiftlikköy |
| Government | |
| • Body | Kaytazdere Municipality |
| Elevation | 20 m (65 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 3,237 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 77600 |
| Area code(s) | 0226 |
| Licence plate | 77 |
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