Ugörbe

Ugörbe is a small town located in the Düzce Province of northwestern Turkey. It falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the Çilimli District, which is one of the districts of Düzce. The town lies amidst a landscape of gently rolling hills and dense forested areas, typical of the Black Sea region.

Historically, the area has been inhabited since antiquity, with archaeological findings suggesting settlement by ancient Thracian groups and later the Phrygian people. During the Ottoman era, Ugörbe was incorporated into the broader Düzce vilayet. The town’s name, which appears in Ottoman records as “Ugörbe,” is believed to derive from a combination of local Turkic and possibly Persian linguistic elements, though the exact etymology remains uncertain.

Today, Ugörbe’s economy is primarily based on agriculture, with small-scale cultivation of cereals, barley, and root crops. Some residents engage in forestry work, given the surrounding woodland resources. The town is connected by a network of local roads that link it to neighboring villages and the district center of Çilimli. Public transportation is limited to a few bus routes, and most residents rely on private vehicles.

Points of interest in Ugörbe include a historic mosque that dates back to the late 19th century, a small regional museum that displays artifacts from the area’s ancient past, and the natural attractions of nearby forest trails. Despite its modest size, Ugörbe maintains a close-knit community atmosphere, with annual festivals celebrating local agricultural products and folk traditions reflecting the broader cultural heritage of the Düzce Province.