UÄŸurludaÄŸ is a town of
Çorum Province
Çorum () is a province in the Black Sea Region of Turkey, but lying inland and having more characteristics of Central Anatolia than the Black Sea coast. Its area is 12,428 km2, and its population is 524,130 (2022). Its provincial capital ...
in the
Black Sea
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region of
Turkey
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. It is located at 66 km from the city of
Çorum. It is the seat of
UÄŸurludaÄŸ District.
[İlçe Belediyesi]
Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 1 March 2023. Its population is 2,630 (2022).
The mayor is Remzi Torun (
MHP).
Name
Formerly known as Kızılören, renamed Uğurludağ after Urlu Mountain which stands behind the town. The name means 'lucky mountain' and is traditionally a place of healing. Other than some caves said to inhabit healing spirits there is little of historical or archaeological interest. But the mountain scenery, with the snow on the peak even in summer, does attract visitors.
Economy
UÄŸurludaÄŸ is a small market town in an agricultural district. The new generations are mostly migrating to larger cities in search of jobs and careers.
UÄŸurludaÄŸ was formerly within the district of
Ä°skilip and there is mutual dislike between the people of the two towns.
References
Populated places in Çorum Province
UÄŸurludaÄŸ District
District municipalities in Turkey
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