Gümerdiğin

Gümerdiğin is the largest of the two towns of Şabanözü. Gümerdiğin is nearly 6 km northwest of Şabanözü and nearly 80 km from Ankara. Although Şabanözü is a district of Çankırı, Gümerdiğin is mostly in relation with Ankara.

Economy

Agriculture is the main part of the economy. There are two artifical lakes and also Sanı Çayı ise used to supply water for the fields. Wheat, beans, apple and a brunch of vegetables are the main produce.

Education

In Gümerdiğin there's a primary and a middle school but not an high school. The students from some neighbouring villages also attend school here. The principal is Alper Kahyaoğlu.

History

The town was named after Seljuk commander "Humar Tigin" who came to the area after the Battle of Manzikert with his clan. The name was slowly corrupted over time to its present form "Gümerdiğin".

Health

In Gümerdiğin there's a state health office. In the office there a nurse, and a health officer but no doctor. When a doctor is needed people are transferred to Şabanözü where theres a State Hospital. Gümerdiğin is also lack of Pharmacy and the medicals can be obtained from Şabanözü also.

Demographics

Gümerdiğin's population is as follows;

Mayors of Gümerdiğin Municipality

External links

* [http://www.gumerdigin.info Local information website] tr icon
* [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/TU/0/Gumerdigin.html Geographical information on Gümerdiğin]