Küplü

Municipality in Edirne, Turkey
41°06′N 26°21′E / 41.100°N 26.350°E / 41.100; 26.350CountryTurkeyProvinceEdirneDistrictMeriçElevation
21 m (69 ft)Population
 (2022)[1]
2,153Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)Postal code
22610
Area code0284

Küplü (Greek: Κιουπλιά) is a town (belde) in the Meriç District, Edirne Province, Turkey.[2] The town had a population of 2,153 in 2022.[1] Küplü is nearby the Greek border. The distance to Meriç is about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi). In the 19th century, Küplü was a Greek settlement, but according to the population exchange between Greece and Turkey agreement, most Greeks were replaced by Turks and Macedonians.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ a b "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  2. ^ Belde Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 1 March 2023.


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