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词条 Kırka, Eskişehir
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  1. Geography

  2. History

  3. Economy

  4. References

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|subdivision_name2 = Eskişehir Province
|subdivision_type3 = District
|subdivision_name3 = Seyitgazi
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|population_as_of = 2012
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|population_total = 3941
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|coordinates = {{coord|39|17|N|30|32|E|region:TR|display=inline,title}}
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|elevation_m = 1060
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Kırka is a town in Seyitgazi district of Eskişehir Province, Turkey.

Geography

Kırka is situated on the state highway {{TUR-D|665}} in the plains of Central West Anatolia at {{coord|39|17|N|30|32|E}}. Çatıörem dam resorvoir is to the east of the town. The distance to Seyitgazi is {{convert|32|km}} and to Eskişehir is {{convert|74|km}}. The population of Kırka was 3941[1] as of 2012.

History

There are Phrygian ruins around Kırka. But Kırka was founded in 1634 during Ottoman Empire era. Inıtially it was a temporary settlement of Turkmen nomads in the pasture. But some of these nomads decided to settle. According to tradition the founders of Kırka were forty lords, hence it was named Kırka ("forty lords" in Turkish is kırk ağa). Kırka flourished as a market center of the area. In 1972 it was declared as a seat of township.[2]

Economy

The major town revenue is mining industry. Turkey is the major boron producer of the world and one of the most important ores is at {{convert|4|km}} west of Kırka. After Boron products factory was opened in 1984, boron began to play a major role in town economy.[3] Agriculture and cattle rising are among the other economic activities.

References

1. ^Statistical Institute
2. ^Mayor's page {{tr icon}}
3. ^Page of Eti Bor factory {{tr icon}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Kirka, Eskisehir}}

3 : Populated places in Eskişehir Province|Towns in Turkey|Seyitgazi District

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