Aktepe, Hassa

Aktepe is a town in the district of Hassa, Hatay Province, Turkey.

Aktepe
Town
Aktepe
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°42′N 36°29′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceHatay Province
DistrictHassa
Government
 • BodyAktepe Municipality
Elevation
282 m (925 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total8,385
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Area code(s)0326

Geography

Aktepe is 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) south of the central town of Hassa and 67 kilometres (42 mi) north of Antakya, the capital of the province. The population was 8,385 as of 2012.[1]

History

Although there are ruins of ancients settlements around, the village of Aktepe was established in 1923. After a rapid increase in population, it was declared a township in 1972. The master plan of the town construction was completed in 1988.

Economy

Cereals, cotton soybean and fruits are the main crops cultivated in the town. Aktepe is situated at the intersection of various villages roads, as well as the highway connecting Antakya to north. The transit trade of agricultural products is another economic activity. There are also three olive oil factories in the town.[2]

References
  1. Statistical Institute page Archived 2015-01-29 at the Wayback Machine
  2. "Mayor's page" (in Turkish). Archived from the original on 2012-03-16. Retrieved 2011-01-07.
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