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Kofcaz: One of Turkey's Smallest Population Districts on the Istranca Mountains

Kofcaz is one of the least populated districts of Turkey with its district center population. The district center, which is half an hour away from Kirklareli center by car, is located in the middle of a forested area on the Istranca Mountains with an altitude of approximately 700 meters. Kofcaz is a complete mountain settlement with its small streams, trees and all its natural assets. The number of visitors coming from outside is also very low in the district where economic activities are very limited.

It is not known exactly how old the history of Kofcaz, which has few visitors, dates back. The city, which faced Bulgarian and Greek occupations in recent history, last remained as a settlement center on the Bulgarian border of Turkey. Although it is not by the sea, it has the potential to be a place to go for those who want to escape from the noise of the city on the weekends with its forests and tranquility. Forest products are also important sources of income.

Kiırklareli is the smallest district of the province. It is located 26 kilometers from the city center, north of Kirklareli. Kofcaz is situated at the foothills of the Istranca (Yildiz) Mountains and is located in the middle of forested areas.

The district, which was annexed to the Ottoman Empire in 1369, is not known exactly when it was established. In the early years of the Republic, it took its place in the administrative division as a sub-district center under the name "Kesirlik" and became a district in 1959 under the name Kofçaz.

The district, which has a generally mountainous and rugged terrain, has a surface area of 471,500 decares and an altitude of 640 meters. Streams originating in the district land join together to feed the Kayali Dam. A typical continental climate prevails. Winters are cold and rainy, while summers are hot and breezy.

The famous Alevi poet Hayrani is from the district's Karaabalar village, while Serif Bodur is from the village of Topcular. Topcular village is famous for its annual "Topcu Baba Festival." Kofcaz is a region of Kırklareli where Alevi-Bektashi folklore and culture are concentrated. According to folklore, it is believed that the tomb of the dervish Gulbaba is located in the region.

Kofcaz

Kofcaz District Governorate	Kofcaz Municipality
Area	545 km²
Altitude	450 m
Population 2024	2.156
Telephone Area Code	288
License Plate Code	39
Postal Code	39700 - 39702
Kofcaz District Governor	Seda Unlu
Mayor of Kofcaz	Levent Senol
Update	22.09.2025
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Kofcaz Statistics

Statistics

Kofcaz Statistics

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

1960	6.886
1965	7.197
1970	6.852
1975	6.296
1980	6.055
1985	5.698
1990	5.004
1997	4.282
2000	4.166
2007	3.288
2008	2.963
2009	2.879
2010	2.798
2011	3.001
2012	2.924
2013	2.702
2014	2.707
2015	2.644
2016	2.564
2017	2.434
2018	2.368
2019	2.308
2020	2.282
2021	2.251
2022	2.125
2023	2.308
2024	2.156