Gözcüler (former Alakop) is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Arsuz, Hatay Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 6,565 (2022).[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[3][4] Also in 2013, it passed from the district of İskenderun to the new district of Arsuz.[3] It is situated to the south of İskenderun and to the east of Arsuz (Uluçınar). Although not a coastal town, the distance to Mediterranean Sea coast is only 5 kilometres (3.1 mi). The distance to İskenderun is 32 kilometres (20 mi) and to Antakya (province center) is 96 kilometres (60 mi).
Gözcüler
Alakop | |
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  Gözcüler Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°23′N 35°55′E / 36.383°N 35.917°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Hatay |
| District | Arsuz |
| Elevation | 50 m (160 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 6,565 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 31225 |
| Area code | 0326 |
After the First World War most of Hatay province was occupied by France and the settlement was named as Elvehep referring to a certain Abdülvahap Pasha who owned most of the territory around. After Hatay became a part of Turkey in 1939, the settlement was renamed as Alakop and after 1960 as Gözcüler (literally “watchmen”). Gözcüler was declared a seat of township in 1988. Although most of town revenue is from agriculture, the touristic potential is promising.[5]
References
edit- ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
- ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Law No. 6360". Official Gazette (in Turkish). 6 December 2012.
- ^ "Classification tables of municipalities and their affiliates and local administrative units" (DOC). Official Gazette (in Turkish). 12 September 2010.
- ^ "Mayor's page" (in Turkish). Archived from the original on 2011-09-14. Retrieved 2012-04-17.
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