Esenler, Varto
Esenler is a village in the Varto District of the Muş Province in east Turkey. As of 2022, it had a population of 314 people. It is located 48 km (30 mi) from Varto and 96 km (60 mi) from the centre of Muş.
Population
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
---|---|---|
1997 | 326 | — |
2007 | 358 | +0.94% |
2012 | 384 | +1.41% |
2017 | 338 | −2.52% |
2022 | 314 | −1.46% |
Source: 1997 census and TÜIK (2007-2022) |
Historical sites
The architectural remains of the Şahmiran Kalesi, a castle from the Urartian period, is approximately 2 km (1.2 mi) southest of the village. The castle is at 39°5′22.15″N 41°52′19.28″E / 39.0894861°N 41.8720222°E.
References
- ^ Köy, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 22 May 2023
- ^ "Population Of Municipalities, Villages And Quarters". TÜIK. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- ^ "1997 Population Count" (PDF) (in Turkish). Turkish Statistical Institute. 1999. Archived (PDF) from the original on 30 October 2022.
- ^ "TAY-Site Age Details".
- ^ "Shahmiran castle" (PDF). korumakurullari.ktb.gov.tr. Republic of Turkey Ministry of culture and tourism. p. 1.