Merdivenli, Pazar

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Merdivenli
Melyat (Laz language)
CountryTurkey
ProvinceRize
DistrictPazar
Elevation
293 m (961 ft)
Population
 (2021)
228
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)

Merdivenli is a village in the Pazar District, Rize Province, in Black Sea Region of Turkey.[1] Its population is 228 (2021).[2]

History[edit]

According to list of villages in Laz language book (2009), name of the village is Melyat, which is derived from "meliati" and means "fox village". Most villagers are ethnically Laz.[3]

Geography[edit]

The village is located 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) away from Pazar.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Köy, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2021" (XLS) (in Turkish). TÜİK. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  3. ^ Nişanyan, Sevan. "Merdivenli". Nişanyan Yeradları.