Eğerci (also called Eyerci) is a belde (town) in Devrek district of Zonguldak Province, Turkey. It is situated alang a tributary of Filyos River at 41°06′N 31°49′E. The distance to Devrek is 28 kilometres (17 mi). The population of Eğerci is 1510 [1] as of 2011. The settlement was a stop in caravan routes during the Ottoman era and it was named after saddle (Turkish: eyer) makers. In 1986, it was declared a seat of township. A textile factory and forestry are the main sources of revenue for the town. Tourism (camping and hunting) is also promising.[2]

Eğerci (Eyerci)
Town
Eğerci Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 41°06′N 31°49′E
Country	Turkey
Province	Zonguldak Province
District	Devrek
Elevation	260 m (850 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	1,510
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code	67840
Area code(s)	0372
Licence plate	67

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