Geographical location
Tekağaç (Kurdish: Tekê) is a village (neighbourhood) in the district of Nusaybin, which is part of Mardin Province in southeastern Turkey. The settlement lies in the Tur Abdin region, close to the Turkish–Syrian border and the city of Nusaybin.
Administrative status
Following the 2012 Turkish municipal law (Law No. 6360), many villages in the province were reclassified as neighbourhoods (mahalle) within larger municipalities. Tekağaç is therefore administratively designated as a neighbourhood of the Nusaybin municipality.
Demographics
The village is predominantly populated by Kurds. Precise and up‑to‑date population figures are not available in the consulted encyclopedic sources; the latest official statistics from the Turkish Address‑Based Population Registration System (ADNKS) are not cited here.
Etymology
The Turkish name “Tekağaç” combines tek (“single” or “alone”) and ağaç (“tree”), which can be interpreted as “single tree.” The Kurdish name “Tekê” is a phonetic adaptation of the Turkish name.
Historical and cultural notes
- The area of Nusaybin has a long history dating back to antiquity, but specific historical records concerning Tekağaç itself are limited in the available encyclopedic literature.
- As with many settlements in the Tur Abdin region, the village is situated in a historically multi‑ethnic and multi‑religious landscape, though contemporary reports identify the population as chiefly Kurdish.
Economy and infrastructure
Information on the economic activities, educational facilities, health services, and transportation infrastructure of Tekağaç is not detailed in accessible encyclopedic references. Generally, villages in the Nusaybin district engage in agriculture, livestock rearing, and small‑scale trade.
References
- Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), Address‑Based Population Registration System (ADNKS) data.
- Turkish Law No. 6360 (2012) regarding administrative reorganisation of municipalities.
Note: Specific statistical data and detailed historical accounts for Tekağaç are not extensively documented in widely recognized encyclopedic sources.
