Gürgentepe is a

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, characterized by its mountainous terrain which is common in the Black Sea region. It lies approximately 48 kilometers inland from the city of

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at an elevation of about , making it a high-altitude area with a distinct climate. The region's climate is influenced by the Black Sea, bringing both humidity and rainfall while keeping all the Rain of its elevation in the Province.

Economy of Gürgentepe

The economy of Gürgentepe is predominantly based on

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and

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. The

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is particularly favorable for

hazelnut The hazelnut is the fruit of the hazel tree and therefore includes any of the nuts deriving from species of the genus '' Corylus'', especially the nuts of the species ''Corylus avellana''. They are also known as cobnuts or filberts according to ...

cultivation, which is a major crop in the area. Other agricultural activities include

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farming.

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farming, including

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, and

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, also plays a significant role in the local economy.

History and culture

Gürgentepe has historical significance within the Ordu Province, a region that has been inhabited by various civilizations such as

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, Byzantines, and

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. The population today is predominantly Cepni which are Turkic, with some families of Laz descent and others tracing their heritage to

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and Armenian origins. In Akören, there is an

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which is in ruin because of the

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. The community maintains a blend of traditional and lifestyles. Cultural practices are ingrained in Gürgentepe. Festivals, communal gatherings, and cultural events like the yağlı güreş held annually in Işıktepe.

Composition and population

There are 23

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in Gürgentepe District: * Ağızlar * Akmescit * Akyurt * Akören * Alaseher * Bahtiyarlar * Çatalağaç * Cumhuriyet * Döşek * Eskiköy * Göller * Gülbelen * Gültepe * Hasancıkpınarı * Işıktepe * Muratçık * Okçabel * Şirinköy * Tepeköy * Tikenlice * Tuzla * Yurtseven * Yurtyeri

Population

Gürgentepe is a small city with a modest population. Like many smaller cities in Turkey, it has experienced

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, especially among younger residents seeking work in larger cities such as

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or in the bigger cities in the province of Ordu like

Ünye Ünye (''Oinòe'', Οἰνόη in ancient Greek) is a municipality and district of Ordu Province, Turkey. Its area is 569 km2, and its population is 132,432 (2022). It is on the Black Sea coast, 76 km west of the city of Ordu. Geography ...

Fatsa Fatsa is a municipality and district of Ordu Province, Turkey. Its area is 363 km2, and its population is 126,775 (2022). It lies on the Black Sea coast. Name The oldest recorded name of the town is Polemonion (, Latinized as Polemonium), af ...

or Altinordu or Immigranting to

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. Despite this, many families maintain connections to the village, particularly during the hazelnut harvest season. https://www.nufusu.com/ilce/gurgentepe_ordu-nufusu

References

External links

Road map of Gürgentepe and environs

Various images of Gürgentepe, Ordu
Populated places in Ordu Province Districts of Ordu Province Metropolitan district municipalities in Turkey {{Ordu-geo-stub