Gömürgen is a village in the district of

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History

Gömürgen lies in

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, one of the earliest settled areas in the world. Exact data for the establishment of the village are not well known. It is believed that between 1594 and 1644 seven

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families emigrated from

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to the area, and continue to live there as sheep breeders.

Geography

Gömürgen is in Akkışla district, which lies in the province of Kayseri. It is 6 kilometers from

and 86 kilometers from

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. To the east and southeast lies the Hınzır mountain and the village Ortaköy. Akkışla lies to the west of Gömürgen. South of Gömürgen, also in the district of Akkisla, is the district Uğurlu and the village Ganışeh. Gömürgen lies over 1400-1500m above sea level. The vegetation is desertlike. Constant grazing and clearing of the ground around the area to convert it to pastureland, results in the desertlike vegetation, as well as creating

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with associated dangers.

Division of the town

* Yeşil Mahalle * Cumhuriyet Mahalle * Yeni Mahalle

Mayor
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