Dağçayırı is a village (köy) located in the Hınıs district of Erzurum Province, Turkey. It is administratively part of the Hınıs municipality and falls under the jurisdiction of the provincial authorities of Erzurum.
Geography
The settlement is situated in the eastern part of Turkey, within the mountainous terrain characteristic of the Erzurum region. The name “Dağçayırı” is derived from Turkish, where “dağ” means “mountain” and “çayırı” means “meadow,” indicating a meadow located on or near a mountain slope. The village lies at an elevation typical for the area, which is generally above 1,500 meters (4,921 ft) above sea level.
Administrative Status
- Country: Turkey
- Province: Erzurum
- District: Hınıs
Demographics
Population figures for Dağçayırı are recorded in Turkey’s Address-Based Population Registration System (ADNKS). As of the most recent data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) for the year 2022, the village’s population is listed, though the exact number is not provided here due to the lack of a specific citation. Updated population statistics can be obtained from TÜİK’s official publications.
Economy and Livelihood
The local economy is primarily based on agriculture and animal husbandry, typical of rural settlements in the region. The mountainous meadow environment supports grazing livestock such as sheep and goats, and small-scale farming activities are conducted on arable land where possible.
Infrastructure
Dağçayırı is connected to the district center of Hınıs by a local road network. Basic services such as electricity, water supply, and telecommunications are available, although detailed information on the extent and quality of these services is limited.
Cultural and Historical Aspects
There are no widely documented historical events or notable cultural landmarks specifically associated with Dağçayırı in publicly available encyclopedic sources. The village shares the cultural traditions of the broader Erzurum region, which includes folk music, traditional cuisine, and local festivals.
References
- Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK). Address-Based Population Registration System (ADNKS) results.
- Official administrative records of Erzurum Province and Hınıs District.
Note: Specific population figures and detailed historical data are not included due to a lack of verifiable, publicly available encyclopedia entries on Dağçayırı, Hınıs.
