Alaattin, Denizli Explained

Type:neighbourhood
Province:Denizli
District:Acıpayam
Alaattin
Population Total:2151
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:37.4667°N 48°W
Elevation M:900
Postal Code:20820
Area Code:0258

Alaattin is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Acıpayam, Denizli Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 2,151 (2022).[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[3] [4] It is situated between Denizli and Acıpayam on Turkish state highway D.585. The distance to Acıpayam is and to Denizli is . The settlement was named after Alaattin, a Turkmen tribe leader who founded the settlement in 15th century. In 1969 it was declared a seat of township. Agriculture is the main economic activity. Chromium mines which were active in 1950s are no more active. Some town residents work in European countries as guest workers.[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: Town page . tr . https://web.archive.org/web/20110308044144/http://www.alaattin.de/20/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53&Itemid=59 . 2011-03-08 . dead .