Sunak is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Pasinler, Erzurum Province in Eastern Turkey.[1][2] Its population is 148 (2022).[3]

Sunak
Sunak is located in Turkey
Sunak
Sunak
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 39°56′13″N 41°44′54″E / 39.93694°N 41.74833°E / 39.93694; 41.74833
CountryTurkey
ProvinceErzurum
DistrictPasinler
Population
 (2022)
148
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)

History

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According to Sevan Nişanyan, there are records of the village dating as far back as the 11th century and the village population consisted of Armenians until early 20th century. It was formerly named "Plur" or "Pulur", an Armenian-language name meaning "ancient ruins".[4]

Economy

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Cattle herding is a source of income in the village. In the early 2010s, a rural development cooperative was founded in the village to encourage the herding of higher-yield cattle and distribute new cattle amongst the village population.[5]

The village is home to the Sunak Fahrettin Aslan Primary School.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Mahalli İdareler" (in Turkish). Pasinler Kaymakamlığı. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  2. ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  4. ^ Nişanyan, Sevan. "Sunak". Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  5. ^ "Sunak Köyü'ne besicilik desteği". Dadaş TV. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
  6. ^ "PTSO'dan eğitime katkı". Erzurum Gazetesi.