Üçkuyu is a settlement in the district of Derik, which is part of Mardin Province in southeastern Turkey. It is administratively classified as a neighbourhood (mahalle) within the municipality of Derik.
Geography and Location
Üçkuyu is situated in the Tur Abdin region of Mardin Province. The settlement lies at an elevation typical of the plateau area of southeastern Turkey and is accessible via local road networks connecting it to the district center of Derik.
Administrative Status
- Country: Turkey
- Province: Mardin
- District: Derik
- Municipality: Derik
- Status: Neighbourhood (mahalle)
Demographics
Population data for Üçkuyu is not readily available in publicly accessible statistical releases such as the Address-Based Population Registration System (ADNKS) published by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK). Consequently, precise and up‑date demographic figures cannot be provided.
Etymology
The name “Üçkuyu” is Turkish and translates literally as “three wells,” suggesting a historical or geographical reference to the presence of three water sources in or near the settlement. No alternative local (e.g., Kurdish) names have been documented in widely recognized sources.
References
- Turkish Civil Administration Departments Inventory (Türkiye Cumhuriyeti İçişleri Bakanlığı).
- General geographic descriptions of Mardin Province and Derik District.
Note
Insufficient encyclopedic information is available to elaborate further on the history, cultural characteristics, or socioeconomic profile of Üçkuyu, Derik. The settlement is not prominently featured in major reference works or scholarly publications.
