Kürkükler is a settlement located within the administrative boundaries of the Alaplı District in Zonguldak Province, Turkey. It is classified as a village (köy) or neighbourhood (mahalle) under the local government structure, reflecting the administrative reforms that have redefined many rural settlements in the country.
Geography
The settlement lies in the western Black Sea region of Turkey, an area characterized by a mix of coastal lowlands and forested hills. Its precise geographic coordinates are not widely published in major reference works, but it is situated inland from the Black Sea coast, to the east of the district centre of Alaplı.
Administrative Status
- Country: Turkey
- Province: Zonguldak
- District: Alaplı
- Local designation: Village (köy) / Neighbourhood (mahalle)
Population
Specific population figures for Kürkükler are not readily available in publicly accessible national statistical releases. The Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) provides detailed demographic data for many settlements, but the latest published figures for Kürkükler have not been identified in the consulted sources.
Economy and Infrastructure
The economy of the area is typical of rural settlements in the Zonguldak region, with activities that may include agriculture, small-scale animal husbandry, and possibly forestry-related work. Infrastructure such as roads, utilities, and public services generally align with the standards for villages in the district, but detailed descriptions are not documented in widely referenced encyclopedic sources.
Etymology
The name "Kürkükler" appears to be of Turkish origin. In Turkish, “kürkük” can refer to a type of plant (commonly known as “cudrania” or “Kurdica”), and the suffix “‑ler” denotes the plural form, possibly indicating “places where kürkük plants are abundant.” This interpretation remains speculative without specific historical documentation.
References
- Administrative division listings of Zonguldak Province, Turkey.
- General information on Turkish rural settlement classifications.
Note: Detailed, verifiable data regarding the demographic statistics, historical background, and specific economic activities of Kürkükler, Alaplı are not extensively documented in readily available encyclopedic references.
