Subaşı, Edirne

Subaşı is a town (belde) in the Meriç District, Edirne Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,865 (2022). Subaşı is situated 6 km from the Greek border. The distance to Meriç is 7 km and to Edirne is 90 km. The settlement was founded in the 19th century by Pomak refugees following the Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). Later some Yörüks (Turkmens) also settled in Subaşı. In 1992, Subaşı was declared a seat of township. Main economic activity of Subaşı is agriculture. Rice, wheat, corn, bean and sunflower are the main crops.