Alihoca

Alihoca
Village
Alihoca

Location in Turkey

Coordinates: 37°30′N 34°43′E / 37.500°N 34.717°E / 37.500; 34.717Coordinates: 37°30′N 34°43′E / 37.500°N 34.717°E / 37.500; 34.717
Country  Turkey
Province Niğde Province
District Ulukışla
Elevation 1,160 m (3,805 ft)
Population (2011)
  Total 558
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 51900
Area code(s) 0388
Licence plate 51

Alihoca is a village in Ulukışla district of Niğde Province, Turkey. It is situated on a narrow valley in the Taurus Mountains at 37°30′N 34°43′E / 37.500°N 34.717°E / 37.500; 34.717 It is about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) to state highway Distance to Ulukışla is 30 kilometres (19 mi) and to Niğde is 80 kilometres (50 mi). The history of the village hasn't been researched yet, but cuneiform on some rocks around the village implies a deep history. The present population of the village is probably of Central Asian origin.[1] The population of the village is 558 [2] as of 2011.

The main agricultural products are green beans, cherries, grapes, apples, peaches, some cereals and potatoes.

References

  1. "History". Village residents. Retrieved 2011.
  2. "Turkstat". Turkish Statistical Institute. Retrieved 2012.


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