Demirciler, Borçka

Demirciler (Laz: Çxala) is a village in Borçka district of Artvin Province, Turkey. Situated in the forests, it is to the northeast of Çoruh River. The distance to Borçka is 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) and to Artvin is 37 kilometres (23 mi). The population of Demirciler was 935 as of 2013.[1] The history of the village goes back to Sakas, Mingrelians, Seljukids, and Laz people. The present name of the village means blacksmiths, and it refers to the profession of many village residents.

Demirciler

(İçkale)
Village
Demirciler
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 41°23′N 41°38′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceArtvin Province
DistrictBorçka
Elevation
460 m (1,510 ft)
Population
 (2013)
  Total935
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
08490
Area code(s)0478
Licence plate08

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