Neighbourhood in Karayazı, Erzurum, Turkey
| Mollabekir | |
|---|---|
| Neighbourhood | |
  MollabekirLocation in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 39°36′N 42°22′E / 39.600°N 42.367°E / 39.600; 42.367 | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Erzurum |
| District | Karayazı |
| Population | 35 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Mollabekir is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Karayazı, Erzurum Province in Turkey. Its population is 35 (2022).
Geographical Location
Situated approximately 142 kilometers from Erzurum's city center and 22 kilometers from the Karayazı district center, Mollabekir lies to the southeast of Karayazı. The neighborhood is accessible via a 10.3-kilometer village road connecting to the D.270 state highway through Akpınar and Mollaosman neighborhoods.
Historical Context
Since 1946, the neighborhood has been known as Mollabekir. Following Erzurum's designation as a metropolitan municipality in 1993 and the enactment of Law No. 6360 in 2012, which abolished the legal entity status of villages, Mollabekir was incorporated as a neighborhood of the Karayazı Municipality.
Demographic Trends
Over the years, Mollabekir's population has experienced fluctuations:
- 1965: 81 residents
- 1985: 70 residents
- 1990: 62 residents
- 2000: 75 residents
- 2007: 73 residents
- 2010: 47 residents
- 2015: 48 residents
- 2020: 43 residents
- 2022: 35 residents
Climate
Mollabekir experiences a cold climate, with temperatures often dropping below freezing. High humidity levels are common, and light snowfall is typical during winter months. For instance, on a recent day, the temperature was below 0°C, with light snow expected.
References
- "Karayazı Kaymakamlığı". karayazi.gov.tr (in Turkish). Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- Mollabekir. "Karayazı Mollabekir Mahallesi Hava Durumu". Havarapor.com (in Turkish). Retrieved 2 December 2024.
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