Hamdibey Explained

Type:village
Province:Çanakkale
District:Yenice
Hamdibey
Population Total:460
Population As Of:2021
Coordinates:39.85°N 42°W
Elevation M:255
Postal Code:17570
Area Code:0286

Hamdibey is a village in Yenice District of Çanakkale Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 460 (2021).[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[3]

Geography

Hamdibey is situated to the south of Sakar Mountains and to the south west of Hamdibey artificial pond. Agonya (Gönen) creek is to the south of Hamdibey. The distance to Yenice is and to Çanakkale is .

History

The settlement was founded in the early 18th century by a Turkmen tribe under the leadership of a certain Karaahmet. The earlier name of the settlement was Koyuneli ("sheep country"). Koyuneli actively participated in the Turkish War of Independence between 1919 and 1922 . One of the local leaders of Kuvai Milliye (Turkish National Movement) was Hamdi Bey, a governor who was arrested and killed by Ahmet Anzavur a gendarme officier loyal to sultan. During the republican years, the settlement was named after him.[4]

Economy

Most important agricultural products of the town are paprika and tobacco. Dairying is another important economic sector.

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. http://www.canakkaleicinde.com/hamdibey-beldesi.html Town page