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Mucur

Mucur, formerly known as Niza, is a town in Kırşehir Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. It is the seat of Mucur District. Its population is 13,350 (2022). It is known as a center for the production and sale of prayer rugs and other decorative rugs. Its elevation is 1,120 m (3,670 ft).

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Mucur
Municipality
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Mucur
Location in Turkey
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Mucur
Mucur (Turkey Central Anatolia)
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Coordinates: 39°03′49″N 34°22′42″E / 39.06361°N 34.37833°E / 39.06361; 34.37833
CountryTurkey
ProvinceKırşehir
DistrictMucur
Government
 • MayorAli ŞAHİN (BBP)
Elevation
1,120 m (3,670 ft)
Population
 (2022)1
13,350
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
40500
Area code0386
Websitewww.mucur.bel.tr

Mucur, formerly known as Niza, is a town in Kırşehir Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. It is the seat of Mucur District.2 Its population is 13,350 (2022).1 It is known as a center for the production and sale of prayer rugs and other decorative rugs.3 Its elevation is 1,120 m (3,670 ft).4

History

From 1867 until 1922, Mucur was part of Angora vilayet.

References

References

  1. "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  2. İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  3. Antique Mudjar, Mucur, or Mujar Rugs, persiancarpetguide.com
  4. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. "Geographical information on Mucur, Turkey". Retrieved 14 April 2023.
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