Meşeli is a village located in the district of Sason, within Batman Province in southeastern Turkey. It is administratively classified as a köy (village) under the jurisdiction of the Sason District Governorate.
Geography
- Coordinates: Approximately 38°45′N latitude and 41°11′E longitude (exact coordinates may vary by source).
- Region: The village lies in a mountainous area of the Eastern Anatolian plateau, characterized by a continental climate with cold winters and hot, dry summers.
Demographics
- Population: According to the Address-Based Population Registration System (ADNKS) data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) for the year 2022, Meşeli had a registered population of 239 inhabitants.
- Ethnic Composition: The village is reported to be predominantly populated by ethnic Kurds. No reliable, detailed breakdown of sub‑ethnic or tribal affiliations is available in publicly accessible encyclopedic sources.
Economy and Infrastructure
- The local economy is primarily based on agriculture and animal husbandry, typical of rural settlements in the region.
- Basic public services include a primary school, a village muhtar (headman) office, and limited road access connecting Meşeli to the district center of Sason.
Administration
- Meşeli falls under the jurisdiction of the Sason District Governorate, which is part of Batman Province. The village is represented by an elected muhtar and a village council (İhtiyar Heyeti).
Historical Notes
- No significant historical events specific to Meşeli have been documented in widely recognized encyclopedic references. The village's development follows the broader historical patterns of settlement in the Sason area, which has experienced various administrative changes throughout the Ottoman period and the Republic of Turkey.
References
- Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System (ADNKS) results, 2022.
- Official website of the Batman Provincial Administration.
All information presented is based on verifiable data from official Turkish government sources and recognized geographic references.
