Dazkırı
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.[2] Its population is 5,640 (2021).[1] The climate in the district is hot and dry in summer, and cold and wet in winter. The mayor is İsmail Taylan (CHP).
Dazkırı | |
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  Dazkırı Location in Turkey  Dazkırı Dazkırı (Turkey Aegean) | |
| Coordinates: 37°55′N 29°52′E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Afyonkarahisar |
| District | Dazkırı |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | İsmail Taylan (CHP) |
| Population (2021)[1] | 5,640 |
| Time zone | TRT (UTC+3) |
| Climate | Csa |
| Website | www |
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[3] is one of the leading family business companies.[4]
Dazkırı is also known for its hand-woven carpets.
Notable natives
- Aykut Oray, film actor
References
- "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2021" (XLS) (in Turkish). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
- İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
- http://www.turbaticaret.com Archived 2011-01-29 at the Wayback Machine
- http://www.yellowpages.com.tr/profile-en/OTg4MDk0/Turba-Tavuk%C3%A7uluk.html
External links
- Municipality of Afyonkarahisar. "General information on Dazkırı" (in Turkish). Retrieved 2008-03-05.
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