Akçakoyun Explained

Type:village
Province:Çanakkale
District:Yenice
Akçakoyun
Population Total:898
Population As Of:2021
Coordinates:39.8167°N 37°W
Elevation M:260
Postal Code:17560
Area Code:0286

Akçakoyun (literally "white sheep") is a village in Yenice District of Çanakkale Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 898 (2021).[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[3] Akçakoyun is situated to west of Kalkım pond and to the south of Agonya creek. The distance to Yenice is .

The history of Akçakoyun is somewhat intermingled with that of Kalkım, a town to the east of Akçakoyun. The area around Akçakoyun, then named Agonya was an important ironworking center during the ancient ages. During the Turkish rule, originally a single settlement, it was split into two, namely Kalkım and Akçakoyun. In 1995, the settlement was declared a seat of township. Main economic sector of the town is fruit farming. Forestry, animal breeding and hunting tourism are other sectors.[4]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.e-icisleri.gov.tr/Anasayfa/MulkiIdariBolumleri.aspx Köy
  2. Web site: Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2021. 1 March 2023 . TÜİK. tr . XLS.
  3. https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2012/12/20121206-1.htm Law No. 6360
  4. Web site: Town page . tr . 2012-06-28 . https://archive.today/20130213145622/http://akcakoyunbeldesi.tr.gg/Ak%E7akoyun.htm . 2013-02-13 . dead .