Karacalar, Emirdağ is a village (köy) located in the district of Emirdağ, within Afyonkarahisar Province in western Turkey. Administratively, it is part of the municipality of Emirdağ and falls under the jurisdiction of the provincial and district authorities.
Geographically, the settlement lies in the Aegean region of Turkey, characterized by a mixed terrain of plains and gently rolling hills. The village is situated to the north of the district centre of Emirdağ and is accessible via local road networks that connect it to nearby villages and towns.
According to the Address-Based Population Registration System (ADNKS) data published by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) for the year ending 31 December 2022, Karacalar, Emirdağ had an officially recorded population. The precise figure is available in TÜİK’s statistical releases.
The local economy of Karacalar is typical of rural settlements in the region, primarily based on agriculture, animal husbandry, and related activities. Residents engage in the cultivation of staple crops and maintain livestock, contributing to the agrarian character of the district.
The name “Karacalar” is derived from Turkish, where “kara” means “black” and the suffix “‑calar” can denote a plural or collective form. Such toponyms are common in Turkey and often reflect historical, geographical, or cultural attributes associated with the area.
References
- Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK). Address-Based Population Registration System (ADNKS) results, 2022.
- Official Gazette of the Republic of Turkey, administrative divisions and locality listings.
