Pazar

Pazar is an administrative district in Rize Province located along Turkey's eastern Black Sea coast. The terrain features rolling hills covered with tea plantations and forests that shape the local landscape.

Pazar was established as an administrative division during Turkey's governmental modernization period. The area has deep roots in the trading history of the Black Sea region.

The district name Pazar appears in multiple languages and scripts, including Cyrillic as Пазар, Greek as Παζάρ, and Urdu as پازار.

Visitors can find the main area around postal code 53300, where basic services and administrative offices are located. The district is relatively compact and can be explored on foot or with local transport options.

Local governance in Pazar operates under a distinctive system where provincial governors are appointed by the central government rather than through local elections.

GPS coordinates: 41.18026,40.88685

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:24