Piraziz is a town and a district of Giresun Province on the

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coast of

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. Piraziz used to be a part of the neighbouring Bulancak district for much of its history, until it was promoted into being its own district in 1988. The urban area is home to 6,886 people, a good half of the district's population (2018: 56.8%).

Etymology

In the

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period, the town was named ''Piridede-Abdal''.

Economy

The local economy depends on growing

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and fishing in the Black Sea. Due to the poor economic conditions of the region, many people have migrated away to find better paying jobs in other parts of Turkey.

References

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the municipality
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photographs of Piraziz
Populated places in Giresun Province Fishing communities in Turkey Populated coastal places in Turkey Districts of Giresun Province Towns in Turkey {{Turkey-geo-stub