Alankent (former Yakacık) is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Kabataş, Ordu Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 454 (2022).[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[3][4][5] It is situated in the mountainous area of Black Sea Region. The distance to Kabataş is 8 kilometres (5.0 mi).

Alankent
Alankent is located in Turkey
Alankent
Alankent
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 40°44′49″N 37°23′49″E / 40.74694°N 37.39694°E / 40.74694; 37.39694
CountryTurkey
ProvinceOrdu
DistrictKabataş
Elevation
815 m (2,674 ft)
Population
 (2022)
454
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
52520
Area code0452

Up to 11th century the area around the town was a part of Hittites, Achaemenid Empire, Macedonian Empire, Roman Empire and Byzantine Empire. In 1083, it was incorporated into Danishment realm and in the second half of the 12th century it was captured by the Seljuks. After the chaotic era following the Mongol invasion it was captured by Hacıemmioğlu of Canik Beylik. In 1427, Yorgüç Pasha of the Ottoman Empire annexed the region to Ottoman realm. In 1967 it was declared a seat of township.[6] In 1967 Alankent was declared a seat of township.

References edit

  1. ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  2. ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  3. ^ "Law No. 6360". Official Gazette (in Turkish). 6 December 2012.
  4. ^ "Law No. 6447". Official Gazette (in Turkish). 22 March 2013.
  5. ^ "Classification tables of municipalities and their affiliates and local administrative units" (DOC). Official Gazette (in Turkish). 12 September 2010.
  6. ^ "Town page" (in Turkish). Archived from the original on 2011-10-11. Retrieved 2012-04-11.

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