Elmalık is a village (Turkish: köy) located within the administrative boundaries of the Orta District (Orta ilçe) in Çankırı Province, Turkey. The settlement is part of the national system of civil administration and is listed in the Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory.
Geography
Elmalık lies in the north‑central region of Turkey, situated in the interior Anatolian plateau. The village is positioned at an elevation typical of the surrounding area, which is characterized by a mixture of agricultural land and forested terrain.
Administrative Status
- Country: Turkey
- Province: Çankırı
- District: Orta
Etymology
The Turkish word “elma” means “apple,” and the suffix “‑lık” forms a noun indicating a place associated with the root word. Accordingly, “Elmalık” can be interpreted as “place of apples” or “apple orchard.” The name likely reflects historical or contemporary agricultural activity in the area.
Demographics
Population figures for Elmalık are recorded in the Address‑Based Population Registration System (ADNKS) maintained by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK). Specific recent population data are not provided here due to the lack of publicly available, verifiable figures at the time of writing.
Economy and Infrastructure
The local economy is predominantly based on agriculture, with small‑scale farming and livestock husbandry typical of rural villages in the region. Basic infrastructure such as road access, electricity, and potable water services are generally provided in accordance with national rural development programs, though detailed information about facilities in Elmalık is not extensively documented in publicly accessible sources.
References
- Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory, entry for villages in Orta District, Çankırı Province.
- Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), Address‑Based Population Registration System (ADNKS) – data releases.
Note: The information presented reflects the extent of verifiable, publicly available sources. No speculative or unverified details are included.