Dedemli

Town in Konya Province, Turkey From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Dedemli is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Hadim, Konya Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 848 (2022).[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[3][4]

CountryTurkey
Elevation
1,350 m (4,430 ft)
Population
(2022)
848
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
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Dedemli
Neighbourhood
Dedemli is located in Turkey
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Location in Turkey
Dedemli is located in Turkey Central Anatolia
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Dedemli
Dedemli (Turkey Central Anatolia)
Coordinates: 37°01′N 32°20′E
CountryTurkey
ProvinceKonya
DistrictHadim
Elevation
1,350 m (4,430 ft)
Population
 (2022)
848
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
42830
Area code0332
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Geography

Dedemli is on Toros Mountains, at an altitude of 1,350 m (4,430 ft). It is situated just at the west of headwaters of Göksu River and a few kilometers north of Korualan, another mountain town.[5] Dedemli is quite far from the main highways. The distances to Hadim is 20 km (12 mi) and to Konya is 146 km (91 mi).

History

According to legend, the town had been founded by a sheikh (Islamic scholar) named Bayram Seydi Veli from Khorosan in the 15th century. In fact the name of the town means with my grandfather where grandfather in this context, means sheikh. In 1968, the town was declared township.[6]

Economy

Once known for its religious schools, Dedemli is now a typical agricultural town. The most important crop is cherry. Beekeeping is another important sector.

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