Kuruköy is a village (Turkish: köy) located in the district of Çine, which is part of Aydın Province in western Turkey. It is administered as a neighbourhood (mahalle) within the municipal boundaries of Çine. The settlement lies in the Aegean region of Turkey and falls under the jurisdiction of the Turkish statistical and administrative systems.
Administrative status
- Country: Turkey
- Province: Aydın
- District: Çine
- Settlement type: Village (Neighbourhood)
Geography
Kuruköy is situated in the southwestern part of the Çine district. The terrain of the area is generally characterized by a mix of agricultural lands and hilly landscape typical of the Aegean interior. The village is accessible via local road networks that connect it to the district centre of Çine and to other nearby settlements.
Demographics
Population figures for Kuruköy are recorded in the Address-Based Population Registration System (ADNKS) managed by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK). As of the most recent publicly available data (31 December 2022), specific population numbers for Kuruköy are not provided in the sources consulted. Consequently, a precise current population count cannot be confirmed.
Economy and infrastructure
The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, with residents engaged in the cultivation of crops suited to the Aegean climate, as well as livestock husbandry. Basic infrastructure such as electricity, potable water, and primary road access is present, reflecting the standard provision for rural settlements in the region.
Cultural and historical notes
No widely documented historical events or notable cultural landmarks specific to Kuruköy have been identified in the available encyclopedic sources. The village's name, “Kuruköy,” can be interpreted from Turkish as “dry village,” which may reflect historical environmental conditions or agricultural characteristics, though this etymological suggestion is not substantiated by dedicated linguistic research.
References
- Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System (ADNKS) results.
- Administrative division records of Aydın Province and Çine District.
Note: Specific demographic and historical details are limited due to the lack of extensive published material on this settlement.
