Deliktaş, Dikili

Deliktaş
Village
Deliktaş

Location in Turkey

Coordinates: 38°58′N 26°56′E / 38.967°N 26.933°E / 38.967; 26.933Coordinates: 38°58′N 26°56′E / 38.967°N 26.933°E / 38.967; 26.933
Country  Turkey
Province İzmir Province
District Dikili
Elevation 70 m (230 ft)
Population (2011)
  Total 1,599
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 35980
Area code(s) 0232
Licence plate 35

Deliktaş is a village in Dikili district of İzmir Province, Turkey. It is situated in the forests between Dikili and Çandarlı. The distance to Dikili is 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) and to İzmir is 97 kilometres (60 mi). The population of Deliklitaş is 1,599 as of 2011.[1] The name of the village ("bored stone") refers to a 150 meter high boulder in the village. The village was founded in the 14th century during the Karesi Beylik era. The main economic activity is agriculture. Gumbo and olive are among the crops of the village. Some village residents work in transportation between İzmir and Dikili.[2]

References

  1. "Turkstat". Turkish Statistical Institute. Retrieved 2012.
  2. Deliktaş school page (Turkish)

External links

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