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Mucur

Coordinates: 39°03′49″N 34°22′42″E / 39.06361°N 34.37833°E / 39.06361; 34.37833
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Mucur
Mucur is located in Turkey
Mucur
Mucur
Location in Turkey
Mucur is located in Turkey Central Anatolia
Mucur
Mucur
Mucur (Turkey Central Anatolia)
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

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

References

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  1. ^ a b "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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