Uzunköprü - Uzunkopru - Узункьопрю - Ουζούν Κιοπρού

Uzunkopru: The City with the World's Longest Stone Bridge

Uzunkopru, is the second largest population among the districts of Edirne after Kesan, and is a district that hosts the agricultural social structure of Thrace and has other similar characteristics. Uzunkopru is known by the same name as the bridge at the entrance of the city. The Ergene River has made a significant contribution to the historical development of the city. The city, which was established on the riverside during the Ottoman period, followed a development process parallel to what the river added to agriculture and the city.

The most important problem in Uzunkopru is the pollution of Ergene. The pollution in the river, which originates from the Yildiz Mountains, cuts horizontally through Thrace, merges with the Meric River and flows into the Aegean Sea; negatively affects the agricultural production, economic activities and therefore the social life in the district. Preventing pollution and reducing the damage caused by pollution will make a great contribution to increasing the economic and social vitality in the settlements around the Ergene River.

Uzunkopru is located in the middle of Lalapasa, Suloglu and Meric districts and is the most preferred center by the people in these districts after Edirne. Having the third largest population after Edirne Center and Kesan and the economic vitality it hosts are the most important indicators of this situation.

Uzunkopru is a district of Edirne Province in the Thrace region of the Marmara Region. It is bordered by Edirne Central and Havsa districts to the north, Pehlivanköy and Hayrabolu districts to the northeast, Malkara and Kesan districts to the south, Meric district to the southwest, and Greece to the northwest. The central district has an elevation of 18 m above sea level, with Suleymaniye Hill at its highest point at 378 m. The Ergene Plain constitutes the district's most important agricultural area. The district has fertile soil. Grain, sunflowers, sugar beets, melons, watermelons, grapes, onions, and garlic are important agricultural products.

Livestock farming and sheep farming are important. Dairies are famous for their full-fat cheeses.

A large portion of Turkiye's sunflower oil, flour, and rice needs are met. Trade activity is primarily focused on the domestic market. The district's Chamber of Commerce is one of Turkiye's oldest.

An industry has developed primarily based on agriculture.

The district of Uzunkopru, named after the world's longest stone bridge, bears traces of a five-century-old history. In Uzunkopru, you'll find the opportunity to experience the mystique of the harmonious union of historical richness and contemporary life.

Uzunkopru

Uzunkopru District Governorate	Uzunkopru Municipality
Area	1.185 km²
Altitude	35 m
Population 2024	59.457
Telephone Area Code	284
License Plate Code	22
Postal Code	22200 - 22260 - 22270 - 22300 - 22360 - 22402
Uzunkopru District Governor	Muammer Koken
Mayor of Uzunkopru	Ediz Martin
Update	22.09.2025
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Uzunkopru Statistics

Statistics

Uzunkopru Statistics

Detailed statistical data of the Uzunkopru region are available on our pages.

1927	33.694
1935	43.560
1940	53.004
1945	48.320
1950	55.264
1955	63.279
1960	69.216
1965	72.634
1970	72.974
1975	78.000
1980	80.306
1985	85.314
1990	83.556
1997	75.406
2000	73.486
2007	70.977
2008	69.478
2009	68.361
2010	67.263
2011	67.268
2012	66.061
2013	65.033
2014	64.312
2015	63.193
2016	62.300
2017	61.920
2018	61.485
2019	61.087
2020	60.608
2021	59.934
2022	59.351
2023	59.719
2024	59.457