Eğerci

Eğerci (also called Eyerci) is a village in Devrek District of Zonguldak Province, Turkey. Its population is 673 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde). It is situated along a tributary of Filyos River. The distance to Devrek is 28 km. The settlement was a stop in caravan routes during the Ottoman era and it was named after saddle (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.