Aktepe, Hassa
| Aktepe | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Aktepe Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°42′N 36°29′E / 36.700°N 36.483°ECoordinates: 36°42′N 36°29′E / 36.700°N 36.483°E | |
| Country |
 Turkey |
| Province | Hatay Province |
| District | Hassa |
| Government | |
| • Body | Aktepe Municipality |
| Elevation | 282 m (925 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 8,385 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Area code(s) | 0326 |
Aktepe is a town in the district of Hassa, Hatay Province, Turkey.
Geography
Aktepe is 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) south of the central town of Hassa and 67 kilometres (42 mi) north of Antakya, the capital of the province. The population was 8,385 as of 2012. [1]
History
Although there are ruins of ancients settlements around, the village of Aktepe was established in 1923. After a rapid increase in population, it was declared a township in 1972. The master plan of the town construction was completed in 1988.
Economy
Cereals, cotton soybean and fruits are the main crops cultivated in the town. Aktepe is situated at the intersection of various villages roads, as well as the highway connecting Antakya to north. The transit trade of agricultural products is another economic activity. There are also three olive oil factories in the town.[2]