Karakoyunlu

In today's world, Karakoyunlu has gained great relevance in different areas. Its impact has been felt in society, culture, politics, the economy and many other aspects of daily life. From its origins to the present day, Karakoyunlu has been the subject of study, debate and controversy. In this article, we will analyze the influence of Karakoyunlu in contemporary society, exploring its main characteristics, as well as the challenges and opportunities it represents. Karakoyunlu has become a ubiquitous phenomenon that deserves special attention to better understand its role today.

For the medieval dynasty, see Qara Qoyunlu. For places in Azerbaijan, see Qaraqoyunlu (disambiguation).
Karakoyunlu
Municipality
Karakoyunlu is located in Turkey
Karakoyunlu
Karakoyunlu
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 39°58′21″N 44°10′22″E / 39.97250°N 44.17278°E / 39.97250; 44.17278
CountryTurkey
ProvinceIğdır
DistrictKarakoyunlu
Government
 • MayorBayramali Ballı (MHP)
Elevation
848 m (2,782 ft)
Population
 (2022)[1]
2,728
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
76700
Area code0476
Websitewww.karakoyunlu.bel.tr

Karakoyunlu is a town in Iğdır Province in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey. It is the seat of Karakoyunlu District.[2] Its population is 2,728 (2022).[1] The town is populated by Azerbaijanis.[3]

Statues with ram heads

Gravestones with ram heads existing in almost all old cemeteries in Iğdır Plain are remnants from the Kara Koyunlu period. These commemorate brave, heroic persons and young persons who died at a young age.[4]

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
19802,231—    
19852,813+4.75%
19904,110+7.88%
19975,159+3.30%
20072,649−6.45%
20122,664+0.11%
20172,804+1.03%
20222,728−0.55%
Source: Population censuses (1980-1997)[5][6][7][8] and TÜIK (2007-2022)[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Population Of Municipalities, Villages And Quarters". TÜIK. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  2. ^ İlçe Belediyesi Archived 2015-07-06 at the Wayback Machine, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  3. ^ Peter Alfred, Andrews; Benninghaus, Rüdiger, eds. (1989). Ethnic Groups in the Republic of Turkey. p. 296.
  4. ^ "Introduction of Iğdır", Iğdır Municipality Publishing, 2003
  5. ^ "1980 General Census" (PDF) (in Turkish). Turkish Statistical Institute. 1980. Archived (PDF) from the original on 17 June 2022.
  6. ^ "1985 General Census" (PDF) (in Turkish). Turkish Statistical Institute. 1986. Archived (PDF) from the original on 22 May 2021.
  7. ^ "1990 General Census" (PDF) (in Turkish). Turkish Statistical Institute. 1991. Archived (PDF) from the original on 31 August 2021.
  8. ^ "1997 Population Count" (PDF) (in Turkish). Turkish Statistical Institute. 1999. Archived (PDF) from the original on 30 October 2022.
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