İçmeler is a neighbourhood (mahalle) in the municipality and district of Gölyaka, which is part of Düzce Province in north‑western Turkey. It is administratively classified as a neighbourhood following the 2013 Turkish local‑government reorganisation, which transformed many villages into neighbourhoods within larger municipalities.
Geography
- Location: Situated in the Black Sea region of Turkey, within the boundaries of Gölyaka district.
- Coordinates: Precise latitude and longitude are not listed in major encyclopedic sources; however, the settlement lies inland from the Black Sea coast, in the foothills of the Köroğlu Mountains.
Administration
- Country: Turkey
- Province: Düzce
- District: Gölyaka
- Administrative unit: Neighbourhood (mahalle)
Demographics
- Population figures for İçmeler are not provided in the primary national statistical publications accessible to this entry. The most recent population data, when available, are published by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) through the Address‑Based Population Registration System (ADNKS). As such, the current population is not specified here.
Economy and Infrastructure
- As a rural neighbourhood, the local economy is typically based on agriculture, animal husbandry, and small‑scale trade, which is common for settlements in the Gölyaka district. Specific economic data for İçmeler are not documented in widely available encyclopedic references.
Historical and Cultural Notes
- No distinctive historical events, cultural landmarks, or notable figures associated with İçmeler are recorded in major reference works. The name “İçmeler” in Turkish generally means “thermal springs” or “places with water sources,” suggesting a possible historical connection to local water resources, though this interpretation is not corroborated by specific sources for this settlement.
References
- Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory (Türkiye Cumhuriyeti İdare Vi̇zetleri).
- Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) – Address‑Based Population Registration System (ADNKS) publications (general reference for population data collection in Turkey).
Note: The entry relies on publicly available administrative records. Detailed demographic, historical, or geographic data specific to İçmeler, Gölyaka are limited in the current encyclopedic literature.
