Darboğaz
Darboğaz is a belde (town) in Niğde Province, Turkey.
Darboğaz | |
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Town | |
  Darboğaz Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 37°28′N 34°34′E | |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Province | Niğde Province |
| District | Ulukışla |
| Government | |
| • Body | Darboğaz Municipality |
| Elevation | 1,460 m (4,790 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,894 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Area code(s) | 0388 |
Geography
Darboğaz is a part of Ulukışla district of Niğde Province. It is a mountain town with an average altitude of 1,460 metres (4,790 ft). The coordinates are 37°28′N 34°34′E. The highway distance to Ulukışla is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) and to Niğde is 60 kilometres (37 mi). The population is 1894 as of [1] 2011
History
There are no written sources of the deep history of the town. But probably the vicinity was inhabited during Byzantine Empire era. The earliest settlers of the town were the members of a Turkmen tribe in the 17th century. According to legend, the tribe leader was playing tar, a musical instrument and the earliest name of the settlement was tarbaz or tar player. (The legend, if true, may show an Azerbaijani origin of the tribe.) That name may be the source of the modern name which also means "narrow pass". Darboğaz was declared township in 1968.
Economy
The main economic activity is agriculture, especially cherry horticulture. The annual cherry production exceeds 1,500 tonnes (1,500 long tons; 1,700 short tons). Beekeeping and carpet weaving are other economic activities.[2] Being a mountain town the potential for winter tourism is also promising.
Activities
Darboğaz has plenty of activities for every age group. The younger generations can play football, as well as visit multiple cafés. The older generations can visit the aforementioned cafés and can always take a stroll in the beautiful and scenic nature of Darboğaz.