Çağlayan, Trabzon

Çağlayan (literally "Waterfall") is a town in the central district (Trabzon) of Trabzon Province, Turkey. At 40°54′N 39°43′E it is situated along the valley of Altındere creek. It is on Turkish state highway D.885 which connects Trabzon to hinterland (and Sümela Monastery) . The distance to Trabzon is 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) . The population of the town is 4520 [1] as of 2011. The area around Çağlayan was inhabited during the ancient ages. But Çağlayan is a relatively recent settlement. In 1946 owing to its situation along the valley, it was founded as a common market place of the neighbouring villages. It quickly flourished and In 1969 it was declared a seat of township.[2] The economy of the town depends on agriculture. Lately kiwifruit production is promoted.

Çağlayan
Town
Çağlayan
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 40°54′N 39°43′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceTrabzon Province
DistrictTrabzon central district
Elevation
120 m (390 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total4,520
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
61180
Area code(s)0462
Licence plate61

References
  1. Statistical Institute
  2. Mayor's page (in Turkish)


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