Laçin, Eskişehir

This article is about a town in Eskişehir Province. For district center in Çorum Province, see Laçin.
Laçin
Town
Laçin

Location in Turkey

Coordinates: 40°03′N 30°46′E / 40.050°N 30.767°E / 40.050; 30.767Coordinates: 40°03′N 30°46′E / 40.050°N 30.767°E / 40.050; 30.767
Country  Turkey
Province Eskişehir Province
District Sarıcakaya
Elevation 260 m (850 ft)
Population (2012)
 • Total 596
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 26870
Area code(s) 0222
Licence plate 26

Laçin is a small town in Sarıcakaya district of Eskişehir Province, Turkey. It is situated at 39°42′N 31°29′E / 39.700°N 31.483°E / 39.700; 31.483, along the Sakarya River. The distance to Sarıcakaya is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) and to Eskişehir is 55 kilometres (34 mi) . The population of Laçin was 596[1] as of 2012. The history of the settlement goes back to 16th century. The maim economic activities of the town are agriculture, sheep and cattle breeding and lately poultry rising.[2] The town is also known for mineral water sources around.

References

  1. ↑ Statistical Institute
  2. ↑ Mayor's page (Turkish)


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