Belevi Explained

Type:neighbourhood
Province:İzmir
District:Selçuk
Belevi
Population Total:1938
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:38.0167°N 54°W
Elevation M:15
Postal Code:35920
Area Code:0232

Belevi is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Selçuk, İzmir Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 1,938 (2022).[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[3] [4] It is situated between Turkish state highway D.550 and Turkish motorway O.31. Lake Belevi is to the east. The distance to Selçuk is and to İzmir is . Belevi is the home of Belevi Mausoleum which was built by Lysimachus during the Hellenistic period of Anatolia. The mausoleum is situated to the east of the town. Keçi kalesi or Kızılhisar is a castle situated in the Alamandağ (Galesion), a hill to the south of Belevi. In 1991 Belevi was declared a seat of township. Town economy depends on gardening, animal breeding and some light industries such as olive press. Citrus, figs and peaches are the main crops.[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. http://www.belevi.bel.tr/ Mayor's page