Akkent Explained

Type:neighbourhood
Province:Denizli
District:Çal
Akkent
Population Total:1859
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:38.15°N 52°W
Elevation M:850
Postal Code:20710
Area Code:0258

Akkent (formerly: Zeyve) is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Çal, Denizli Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 1,859 (2022).[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[3] [4] It is situated to the west of Büyükmenderes River (ancient Meander). The distance to Çal is and to Denizli is . The settlement was probably founded during the Germiyan Beylik era in 13th century. In 1932 the settlement was declared a seat of township. Orcharding is the major economic sector of the town. There is also a factory based on agricultural products.[5]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.e-icisleri.gov.tr/Anasayfa/MulkiIdariBolumleri.aspx Mahalle
  2. Web site: Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports. 12 July 2023. TÜİK. en. XLS.
  3. Web site: Law No. 6360. 6 December 2012 . Official Gazette. tr.
  4. Web site: Classification tables of municipalities and their affiliates and local administrative units. 12 September 2010. Official Gazette. tr. DOC.
  5. Web site: Mayor's page . tr . 2012-05-24 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120709205346/http://www.akkent.bel.tr/sv2.asp?s2_id=46 . 2012-07-09 . dead .