Kavaklı, Kırklareli

Kavaklı is a belde (town) in the central district (Kırklareli) of Kırklareli Province, Turkey. It is situated on D.555 which connects Kırklareli to İstanbul at 41°39′N 27°10′E. The population of Kavaklı is 3445[1] as of 2011. Prior to Balkan Wars the population of Kavaklı was composed of Bulgarians living in the Ottoman Empire. After Balkan Wars they left for Bulgaria and the Turks from Bulgaria settled in Kavaklı. Later Turks from Greece and Serbia also settled in the settlement.[2] In 1968 Kavaklı was declared a seat of township. Both agriculture and industry play a part in town economy.

Kavaklı
Town
Kavaklı
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 41°39′N 27°10′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceKırklareli Province
DistrictKırklareli central District
Elevation
170 m (560 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total3,445
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
39160
Area code(s)0288
Licence plate39

References
  1. "Turkstat". Turkish Statistical Institute. Archived from the original on 29 May 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
  2. Mayor's page (in Turkish)


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