Yaylakent is a settlement in the district of Orta, which is part of Çankırı Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. Administratively, it is classified as a village (köy) within the Orta District.
Geography
- Location: The village is situated in the northern part of the Central Anatolian plateau, approximately 15 km southeast of the district center, Orta.
- Coordinates: 40°46′N 33°08′E (approximately).
Demographics
- Population: According to the Address‑Based Population Registration System (ADNKS) published by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), Yaylakent had a recorded population of 1,411 residents as of 31 December 2022.
Economy and Infrastructure
- The local economy is primarily based on agriculture and animal husbandry, which are typical economic activities in the rural areas of Çankırı Province.
- Basic infrastructural services, such as a primary school, a village health office, and a mosque, serve the community.
Administrative Status
- Yaylakent falls under the jurisdiction of the Orta District Governorate and is represented in local governance through the village headman (muhtar) and the village council.
Historical and Cultural Context
- The name “Yaylakent” can be interpreted from Turkish as “summer pasture town,” reflecting the traditional practice of moving livestock to highland pastures during the warmer months.
- There are no notable historical monuments or events specifically documented for Yaylakent in major encyclopedic sources.
References
- Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), Address‑Based Population Registration System (ADNKS), 2022 results.
- Official website of Çankırı Province and the Orta District Governorate.
