Subaşı, Edirne

Municipality in Edirne, Turkey
41°09′N 26°23′E / 41.150°N 26.383°E / 41.150; 26.383CountryTurkeyProvinceEdirneDistrictMeriçElevation
21 m (69 ft)Population
 (2022)[1]
1,865Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)Postal code
22670
Area code0284
Sinirname issued by Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent, that describes the village of Subasi as mülk (freehold land) of Rustem Pasha.

Subaşı is a town (belde) in the Meriç District, Edirne Province, Turkey.[2] Its population is 1,865 (2022).[1] Subaşı is situated 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the Greek border. The distance to Meriç is 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) and to Edirne is 90 kilometres (56 mi). The settlement was founded in the 19th century by Pomak refugees following the Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). Later some Yörüks (Turkmens) also settled in Subaşı. In 1992, Subaşı was declared a seat of township. Main economic activity of Subaşı is agriculture. Rice, wheat, corn, bean and sunflower are the main crops.[3]

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.
  3. ^ Mayor's page (in Turkish)


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