Country Turkey Elevation 240 m Local time Thursday 3:35 PM Province Hatay Province | Time zone EET (UTC+2) Population 25,118 (2012) Area code 0326 | |
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District Antakya (Capital of Hatay Province) Weather 14°C, Wind SW at 18 km/h, 47% Humidity | ||
Harbiye (Ancient Greek: Dàphne, Δάφνη; in Arabic دفنه or Harbiyat, حربيات) is a town in Hatay Province, Turkey
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Map of Harbiye, Harbiye Mahallesi, 31080 Antakya%2FHatay, Turkey
Geography
Midtown Harbiye is about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) south of Antakya, the administrative center of Hatay Province at 36°07′50″N 36°08′40″E. It is situated in the valley of Asi (classical Orontes) with an average altitude of 240 metres (790 ft) The population was 25118 as of 2012 and it is higher than most other towns.
History
Dàphne (Δάφνη in Greek) was a resort port-town during Seleucid Empire, famous for waterfalls, daphnes, and residence buildings. However, it was also famous for earthquakes; many ancients buildings were demolished during big earthquakes.
Economy
Main economic activity is domestic tourism; hotels, restaurants, souvenir shops etc. The town is proud of the Daphne mitology. There is also a minor silk industry. On the other hand, owing to closeness some Harbiye residents work in Antakya.