Akkent
| Akkent | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Akkent Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 38°09′N 29°23′E / 38.150°N 29.383°ECoordinates: 38°09′N 29°23′E / 38.150°N 29.383°E | |
| Country |
 Turkey |
| Province | Denizli Province |
| District | Çal |
| Elevation | 850 m (2,790 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 2,382 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 20710 |
| Area code(s) | 0258 |
| Licence plate | 20 |
Akkent (former Zeyve) is a town in Çal district of Denizli Province, Turkey. It is situated at 37°09′N 29°23′E / 37.150°N 29.383°E, to the west of Büyükmenderes River (ancient Meander). The distance to Çal is 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) and to Denizli is 72 kilometres (45 mi). The population of Akkent was 2382 as of 2012.[1] The settlement was probably founded during the Germiyan Beylik era in 13th century. In 1932 the settlement was declared a seat of township. Orcharding is the major economic sector of the town. There is also a factory based on agricultural products.[2]
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