Süloğlu (Turkish: [ˈsyɫoːɫu]; Greek: Ασβεστοχώρι Asvestochṓri[2]) is a town of Edirne Province of Turkey. It is the seat of Süloğlu District.[3] Its population is 3,211 (2022).[1] The mayor is Mehmet Ormankıran (CHP).
History
After the Turkish War of Independence, Süloğlu became a part of Turkey in 1922. The town was a part of the Edirne District until 1990, when the Süloğlu District was established.[4]
Geography
The town is located 33 kilometers from the city of Edirne and 232 kilometers from Istanbul.
References
- ^ a b "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ Greek exonyms; from the National Census of Greek Kingdom 1920-1921
- ^ İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- ^ Kanun No. 3644, Resmî Gazete, 20 May 1990.