Kaklık is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Honaz, Denizli Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 4,909 (2022).[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[3][4]
Kaklık | |
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  Kaklık Location in Turkey  Kaklık Kaklık (Turkey Aegean) | |
| Coordinates: 37°49′48″N 29°24′54″E / 37.83000°N 29.41500°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Denizli |
| District | Honaz |
| Elevation | 500 m (1,600 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 4,909 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 20240 |
| Area code | 0258 |
Geography
editKaklık is situated in the plain which is named Kaklık plain. It is on both the state highway D.320 and the railroad. The distance to Honaz is 11 km (6.8 mi) and to Denizli is 35 km (22 mi).
History
editKaklık is an old (14th century ?) settlement. The name of the settlement probably refers to partridges (Turkish: keklik) which are abundant around. In the 11th century, the settlement was a part of Seljuks of Turkey. After it was captured by the Crusades, it was returned to Seljuks in 1206. In 1423 it was incorporated into Ottoman Empire. After the First World War, during the partition of Turkey the settlement was offered to Italia, but it was occupied by Greek forces. After the Turkish War of Independence, the town was returned to Turkey. Following the construction of the highway in 1936, Kaklık flourished and in 1971 it was declared a seat of township.[5]
Economy
editSituated in the fertile plain, the town's economy depends on agriculture. Cereal, cotton, sugar beet and anise are among the more important crops. Travertine mining is another profitable activity.[6] Kaklık Cave, to the north of the town is a touristic cave.
References
edit- ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ "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 2011-12-04. Retrieved 2011-12-08.
- ^ "Honaz district page" (in Turkish). Archived from the original on 2012-03-01. Retrieved 2011-12-08.