Country Turkey Time zone EET (UTC+2) Province Aksaray Province | Elevation 1,340 m (4,400 ft) Area code 0382 | |
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Helvadere is a town in Aksaray Province, Turkey
Contents
- Map of Helvadere 68000 Helvadere Belediyesi2FAksaray Merkez2FAksaray Turkey
- Geography
- History
- Economy
- References
Map of Helvadere, 68000 Helvadere Belediyesi%2FAksaray Merkez%2FAksaray, Turkey
Geography
Helvadere is on the western slopes of Mount Hasan at about 1,350 m (4,430 ft). It is 30 km (19 mi) south of Aksaray. The midtown coordinates are 38°11′40″N 34°12′20″E . The population is 2877 as of 2009
History
Helvadere is situated next to ruins of the ancient town Nora, which was an important town in Hellenistic Capadocia. Eventually, the town lost its former importance and in the Middle Ages it was a small village named Harladere. Evliya Çelebi in his Seyahatname describes Harladere as a village of 65 houses; the majority of the population being Turk, but also with a Greek minority. In the early 20th century, the name was Halvadara. But in 1968 Halvadara was declared a town named Helvadere.
Economy
Helvadere is a typical agricultural town. Potato, apple and cherry are among the more important crops. Some members of the town work in western Europe as industrial workers (gastarbeiter) and they also contribute to the town's economy.