Örhenli is a village in the Taşköprü District of Kastamonu Province in Turkey. It is located in the Black Sea Region (Karadeniz Bölgesi) of the country.
Administrative and Geographic Information
The village is situated approximately 49 km from the Kastamonu provincial center and about 7 km from the Taşköprü district center. Its elevation is approximately 764 meters. The village has retained the same name since at least 1928, according to historical records. Its postal code is 37402, and the area code is 0366.
Population
According to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) address-based population registration system, the population of Örhenli was 91 in 2021 and 97 in 2022. Historical population figures show a general decline over recent decades, with the population recorded at 275 in 1985 and 210 in 1990, compared to figures around 100 in the 2000s and 2010s.
Governance
As a village in Turkey, Örhenli is administered by a muhtar (village head) and a council of elders (ihtiyar heyeti), in accordance with Turkish municipal law (Law No. 5393).
Economy and Character
The village is a rural settlement whose economic structure is primarily based on agricultural activities. It is described as a small community with a tranquil, natural setting.
References
- Wikipedia (English and Turkish), "Örhenli, Taşköprü"
- Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), ADNKS population results
- Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory
