Devrek

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Devrek is a town and a district of the Turkish province of Zonguldak. The population of the district amounted to 59 234, the city has claimed the last census (2011) 25 847 inhabitants. In 1877 she received under the name Hamidiye, which was renamed after the establishment of modern Turkey in Devrek, the city status. Devrek consists of 5 districts Karşıyaka Mah, Mah Çay, Yeni Mahalle, Eski Mahalle İsmet Paşa and Mah.

For district includes the communities

  • Eğerci (27 km from the city)
  • Çaydeğirmeni ( immediately adjacent )
  • Özbaği (10 km)
  • Beycuma (15 km)
  • Yeşilyurt ( Devrek ) (12 km)
  • 2.1 Chronology
  • 3.1 Economics
  • 3.2 Education
  • 3.3 traffic
  • 4.1 Sport

Geography

Location

The area of the district is 1080 km ² Devrek. It is located in the western part of the Pontic Mountains. In the district there are two valleys, which are the cities Devrek ( Devrek Yaylası ) and Eğerci ( Aksu Yaylası ) extend what the Aksu Valley is the greater. They are located about 100 meters above sea level. These valleys concentrate high mountains, about south of the Göl Dagi, in the west of Baba Dagi, in the southeastern Akçasu and Yenice Mountains. The highest mountain is the Dorukhan with 925 meters to the southwest.

In the district of flow numerous creeks, the majority of which feed the river of the same name, which crosses the city Devrek. This arises near Abant ( a county in the province of Bolu ) as Abant Çayı and gets only at Yenicag ( municipality in the district of the province of Bolu amounts ), after inclusion of other streams the name Devrek Çayı. In Filyos it flows into the Black Sea.

Vegetation

The county Devrek is covered to about 70 percent with forest making it one of the most forested counties of Turkey. The predominant tree species are pine and oak, are also appreciably fir and beech, also there are elms, birches and a few Linden. Chestnuts and poplars are planted in the gardens of the farmers.

Climate

Devrek is located in the subtropical climate chamber, the summer temperatures are 24 to 26 ° C, in winter they drop to an average of 5 to 7 ° C. Precipitation occur mainly in autumn and winter, but it comes in all seasons rainfall (annual average from 1600 to 1800 mm).

History

This area was occupied by several civilizations, but the city was founded by the Seljuk Turks. The oldest people were the Hittites in this area. From this civilization many relics and ruins are preserved.

Chronology

  • 800 BC: the Phrygians ruled over the territory
  • 331 BC: Alexander the Great took control.
  • 280 BC: annexation by the Kingdom of Pontos
  • 130 BC: Under the control of the Roman Empire
  • 395: After the division of the Roman Empire the area was part of the Byzantine Empire. The name of this area was then Paphlagonia
  • 1064: After the conquest of the area around Bolu and Ereğli by the Seljuks, the area passed into the hands of the Turks. According to a popular tradition Alp Arslan (1063-1072) had established a headquarters in the village of Alparslan, where he had fought against the Byzantine Empire.
  • 1084: After a long dispute between Byzantines and Seljuks areas Ulus, Bartın and Devrek were taken under Seljuk rule under the leadership of Emir Karatekin. The Turkish control of the area did not last long, so because of administrative differences between the Großseldschuken and Anatolian Seljuk ( Rum - Seljuks ), with its area fell again to the Byzantines at the time of the Crusades Zonguldak.
  • 1326: Areas of Bolu and Ereğli was amended by the first Sultan of the Ottoman Empire command ( Osman I ) taken by his brother in arms Korunalp under Turkish administration.
  • 1335: Areas of Devrek, Eflani, Bartın, Safranbolu, Ulus and Karabük came under the independent principalities of Candaroğulları.
  • 1392: Due to the throne was disputed in the Principality of Candaroğulları took advantage of the Ottoman Sultan the opportunity to integrate these territories into the Ottoman Empire. In the time Sultan Yildirim Bayezid I the area was completely under Ottoman administration.
  • 1402: After the invasion of Timur in Anatolia, the Principality of Candaroğulları for the second time declared its independence.
  • 1461: The Principality of Candaroğulları was repealed by the Conqueror Mehmed II and the areas connected permanently to the Ottoman Empire.
  • 1831: Due to the restructuring of the country belonged to Devrek and its territories the sancak Kastamonu.
  • 1877: Due to the development of coal in Zonguldak went Devrek ( Hamidiye ) over to the sancak Bolu.
  • May 14 1920: The districts Bartin, Devrek ( Hamidiye ) and Ereğli went to the province of Zonguldak.

Economy and infrastructure

Economy

The economy of the district is insignificant. In the state economy table of cities Devrek is on the 335th place, with a downward trend. Therefore, it came several times to Auswanderungenswellen abroad, mainly to Germany and other EU countries. The number is estimated at about 30,000 people. Today they provide for the close relatives of financial assistance and have been consolidated in Germany. From the 90s it came to the second wave of emigration of mainly young people in the large industrial cities of Istanbul, Ankara and Bursa, holding.

Agriculture is rarely operated. The villagers cultivate their arable land for their own use. In many villages, hazelnut, chestnut and walnut trees are grown. The city inhabitants are mostly employed in the services sector, many operate small shops. The number of miners in Devrek who are employed in the mines Zonguldaks takes off rapidly.

Forestry is an important factor and in state hands. The state-protected forests are being cut down but also illegal, because the penalties for this are not significant.

In the district there are some small factories that concentrate around the city Devrek.

  • Atılım Orman Ürünleri (Forestry)
  • Ayanoglu A. S. ( Snail meat processing, mainly export)
  • Basoglu A. S. ( Carpenter and Goodyear tire manufacturing )
  • Cilas Kauçuk ( rubber processing )
  • Devmer A. S. (Marble processing, annually 40,000 m³)
  • Devlas A. S. ( Rubber processing )
  • Devrektaş A. S. (Forestry)
  • Mücitsan A. S. (Nails and wire production )
  • Pınartaş A. S. ( Limestone quarries )

Education

The circle has public schools from kindergarten to high school. In addition, numerous Koranic schools are available for girls and boys, which are funded by Islamic associations, such as the Milli Görüş or Süleymancı. There is an Islamic Imam Hatip school that acts as a boarding school.

Traffic

From Devrek from paved roads lead to Ereğli, Gökçebey, Eğerci, Çaycuma ( further Bartın ), Zonguldak and quantities ( more to Istanbul and Ankara). Devrek has two bus terminals, one for and one for Dolmus buses that run in all cities of Turkey.

Attractions and Social

In the city there are some old houses from the 18th century, but which are in poor condition and not protected. Water mills are located about 7 km ( Karasu ), but not active.

Devrek is famous for the Devrek Bastonu, a wooden carved walking stick. In the 3rd week of July, the Baston Festival has been held since 1984. In addition, the Simit (sesame rings) of Devrek are famous.

Bostandüzü is a picnic and camping area in the immediate vicinity ( 4 km).

Sports

Each year, a regional competition in wrestling ( Yagli Güreş ) is organized. There is a gym and 3 outdoor football pitches with artificial turf.

Policy

After the elections in 2002, the AKP came to power and provides Özcan Ulupınar as mayor. After the parliamentary elections of June 12, 2011 Öczan Ulupınar was elected to the Turkish Parliament. Previously, he resigned as mayor back in Devrek. Temporary Mayor Mustafa is now Semerci.

Sons and daughters of the town

  • Işık Koşaner (* 1945), General Staff Officer
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