Han, formerly Hanköy and Hüsrevpaşa, is a municipality and district of Eskişehir Province, Turkey.[2] Its area is 378 km2,[3] and its population is 2,052 (2022).[1] The town lies at an elevation of 1,220 m (4,003 ft).

Han
Midas Tomb in Yazılı village
Midas Tomb in Yazılı village
Map showing Han District in Eskişehir Province
Map showing Han District in Eskişehir Province
Han is located in Turkey
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Han
Location in Turkey
Han is located in Turkey Central Anatolia
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Han (Turkey Central Anatolia)
Coordinates: 39°09′33″N 30°51′41″E / 39.15917°N 30.86139°E / 39.15917; 30.86139
CountryTurkey
ProvinceEskişehir
Government
 • MayorBekir Berceli (AKP)
Area
378 km2 (146 sq mi)
Elevation
1,220 m (4,000 ft)
Population
 (2022)[1]
2,052
 • Density5.4/km2 (14/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Area code0222
Websitewww.han.bel.tr

The district is surrounded by Çifteler and Seyitgazi districts and Afyonkarahisar Province. Han, whose municipal organization was established in 1967, became a district in 1990. Their livelihood is based on agriculture and animal husbandry. The town has a rich historical heritage and was built by Murad IV during the Ottoman period. Caravanserai, mosques, baths and fountains were built with the orders of Murad. Evliya Çelebi's Seyahatname contains statements stating that Han was an important stopping point.[4]

Composition

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There are 15 neighbourhoods in Han District:[5]

  • Ağlarca
  • Akdere
  • Akhisar
  • Başara
  • Erten
  • Gökçekuyu
  • Gökçeyayla
  • Hacılar
  • Hankaraağaç
  • Hüsrevpaşa
  • İskankuyu
  • Kayı
  • Peçene
  • Tepeköy
  • Yazılı

References

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  1. ^ a b "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  2. ^ Büyükşehir İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  3. ^ "İl ve İlçe Yüz ölçümleri". General Directorate of Mapping. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  4. ^ "Han nerenin ilçesi, nereye bağlı? Han hangi şehirde?". Gazete Banka (in Turkish). Retrieved 2023-09-02.
  5. ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
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