Dazkırı Explained

Type:municipality
Dazkırı
Coordinates:37.9167°N 81°W
Province:Afyonkarahisar
District:Dazkırı
Leader Party:AKP
Leader Name:Fatih Çiçek
Population Total:5640
Population As Of:2021
Blank1 Name:Climate
Blank1 Info:Csa

Dazkırı is a town of Afyonkarahisar Province in the Aegean region of Turkey, 140 km from the city of Afyon on the road to Denizli. It is the seat of Dazkırı District.[1] Its population is 5,640 (2021).[2] The climate in the district is hot and dry in summer, and cold and wet in winter. The former mayor is İsmail Taylan (CHP). He was replaced by Fatih Çiçek from AKP in the local election on 31 March 2024.[3]

Economy

Dazkırı and Başmakçı are 10 km away from each other and livestock business is significantly important income for the region. It is estimated that there are approximately 500 family-run chicken farms and business companies in the area. Turba Tavukculuk[4] is one of the leading family business companies.[5]

Dazkırı is also known for its hand-woven carpets.

Notable natives

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Notes and References

  1. https://www.e-icisleri.gov.tr/Anasayfa/MulkiIdariBolumleri.aspx İlçe Belediyesi
  2. Web site: Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2021. 12 January 2023. TÜİK. tr . XLS.
  3. News: Dazkırı Seçim Sonuçları . 9 April 2024 . . tr.
  4. http://www.turbaticaret.com Turba Ticaret
  5. Web site: Turba Ticaret. YellowPages.com.tr. 9 April 2024.