Tosya
In today's world, Tosya has become a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide variety of people. Whether due to its impact on society, its historical relevance, its importance in the scientific field or its influence on popular culture, Tosya has captured the attention of millions around the world. This article seeks to thoroughly explore all aspects related to Tosya, analyzing its impact in different areas and offering a comprehensive and in-depth vision of this fascinating topic. From its origins to its current relevance, this article aims to provide a complete and detailed perspective on Tosya, offering readers a broader and richer understanding of this phenomenon.
Tosya | |
|---|---|
  Tosya Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 41°01′2″N 34°02′18″E / 41.01722°N 34.03833°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Kastamonu |
| District | Tosya |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Volkan Kavaklıgil (MHP) |
| Elevation | 880 m (2,890 ft) |
| Population | 28,963 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 37300 |
| Area code | 0366 |
| Climate | Cfb |
| Website | tosya |
Tosya (Ottoman Turkish: طوسيه), previously called Theodosia (Greek: Θεοδοσία) or Doceia (Greek: Δοκεία) under the Byzantine Empire, is a town in Kastamonu Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey. It is the seat of Tosya District. Its population is 28,963 (2021). It is the home town of the famous Boyner family and the birth place of Markos Vafeiadis (1906–1992), a famous Greek politician.
The North Anatolian Fault is located in this area. This caused a major earthquake in 1943.
References
- ^ a b "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2021" (XLS) (in Turkish). TÜİK. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- ^ İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- ^ Dhonta, Damien. "Polyphased block tectonics along the North Anatolian Fault in the Tosya basin area (Turkey)", Tectonophysics (journal), Volume 299, 20 December 1998, Pages 213-227.
External links
Media related to Tosya at Wikimedia Commons
- Tosya Municipality (in Turkish)
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
 | This geographical article about a location in Kastamonu Province, Turkey is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |