Kavaklı, Kırklareli
| Kavaklı | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Kavaklı Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 41°39′N 27°10′E / 41.650°N 27.167°ECoordinates: 41°39′N 27°10′E / 41.650°N 27.167°E | |
| Country |
 Turkey |
| Province | Kırklareli Province |
| District | Kırklareli central District |
| Elevation | 170 m (560 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 3,445 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 39160 |
| Area code(s) | 0288 |
| Licence plate | 39 |
Kavaklı is a belde (town) in the central district (Kırklareli) of Kırklareli Province, Turkey. It is situated on 
which connects Kırklareli to İstanbul at 41°39′N 27°10′E / 41.650°N 27.167°E. The population of Kavaklı is 3445[1] as of 2011. Prior to Balkan Wars the population of Kavaklı was composed of Bulgarians living in the Ottoman Empire. After Balkan Wars they left for Bulgaria and the Turks from Bulgaria settled in Kavaklı. Later Turks from Greece and Serbia also settled in the settlement.[2] In 1968 Kavaklı was declared a seat of township. Both agriculture and industry play a part in town economy.
References
- ↑ "Turkstat". Turkish Statistical Institute. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
- ↑ Mayor's page (Turkish)
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