Dündarlı

Dündarlı
Town
Dündarlı

Location in Turkey

Coordinates: 38°05′N 35°11′E / 38.083°N 35.183°E / 38.083; 35.183Coordinates: 38°05′N 35°11′E / 38.083°N 35.183°E / 38.083; 35.183
Country  Turkey
Province Niğde Province
District Niğde central district
Elevation 1,350 m (4,430 ft)
Population (2011)
  Total 3,625
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 51000
Area code(s) 0388
Licence plate 51

Dündarlı is a belde (town) in the central district (Niğde) of Niğde Province, Turkey. At 38°05′N 35°11′E / 38.083°N 35.183°E / 38.083; 35.183 it is situated in a basin along Kocaçay creek. The distance to Niğde is 61 kilometres (38 mi). The population of Dündarlı is 3625[1] as of 2011. The settlement was founded in the 16th century by a clan from Eymür tribe of Turkmens.In 1963 the settlement was declared a seat of township. [2] The town economy depends on apple production. Animal breeding and carpet are secondary activities.

References

  1. Statistical Institute
  2. Town page (Turkish)


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