Alaattin is a town in Acıpayam district of Denizli Province, Turkey. It is situated between Denizli and Acıpayam on Turkish state highway D.585 at 37°28′N 29°19′E. The distance to Acıpayam is 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) and to Denizli is 23 kilometres (14 mi). The population of Alaattin was 2298 [1] as of 2012. The settlement was named after Alaattin a Turkmen tribe leader who founded the settlement in 15th century. In 1969 it was declared a seat of township. Agriculture is the main economic activity. Chromium mines which were active in 1950s are no more active. Some town residents work in European countries as guest workers.[2]
Alaattin | |
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![]() ![]() Alaattin Location in Turkey | |
Coordinates: 37°28′N 29°19′E | |
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Province | Denizli Province |
District | Acıpayam |
Elevation | 900 m (2,950 ft) |
Population (2012) | |
• Total | 22,985 |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | 20820 |
Area code | 0258 |
Licence plate | 20 |
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