Derebaşı, Pazar
# Derebaşı, Pazar

Derebaşı is a village in the Pazar District, Rize Province, in Black Sea Region of Turkey. Its population is 379 (2021).

## History

According to list of villages in Laz language book (2009), name of the village is Tsuk'it'a, which means "laurel tree". Most villagers are ethnically Laz and Hemshin.

## Geography

The village is located 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) away from Pazar.

