This Turkish group called also as Stavropol Turkmens had separated from the Turkmens in the century XVIII and settled in the Caucasus. They live in the region between the cities of Stavropol and Ordzhonikidze in the Northern Caucasus. Their population is estimated above 15 thousands. They are divided into some clans such as Çavdur, Sönçhacı and Iğdır, etc.