Ocak, Pazar

Ocak is a neighbourhood of the town Pazar, Pazar District, Rize Province, northeastern Turkey. Its population is 1,180.

History

According to list of villages in Laz language book, the name of the village is Sapu, which is derived from word "sapule", which means cemetery in the Laz language. Most villagers are ethnically Laz.

Geography

The village is located away from Pazar.