Hamdibey is a village in Yenice District of Çanakkale Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 460 (2021).[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[3]

Hamdibey
Hamdibey is located in Turkey
Hamdibey
Hamdibey
Location in Turkey
Hamdibey is located in Marmara
Hamdibey
Hamdibey
Hamdibey (Marmara)
Coordinates: 39°51′N 27°15′E / 39.850°N 27.250°E / 39.850; 27.250
CountryTurkey
ProvinceÇanakkale
DistrictYenice
Elevation
255 m (837 ft)
Population
 (2021)
460
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
17570
Area code0286

Geography edit

Hamdibey is situated to the south of Sakar Mountains and to the south west of Hamdibey artificial pond. Agonya (Gönen) creek is to the south of Hamdibey. The distance to Yenice is 31 kilometres (19 mi) and to Çanakkale is 114 kilometres (71 mi).

History edit

The settlement was founded in the early 18th century by a Turkmen tribe under the leadership of a certain Karaahmet. The earlier name of the settlement was Koyuneli ("sheep country"). Koyuneli actively participated in the Turkish War of Independence between 1919 and 1922 . One of the local leaders of Kuvai Milliye (Turkish National Movement) was Hamdi Bey, a governor who was arrested and killed by Ahmet Anzavur a gendarme officier loyal to sultan. During the republican years, the settlement was named after him.[4]

Economy edit

Most important agricultural products of the town are paprika and tobacco. Dairying is another important economic sector.

References edit

  1. ^ Köy, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2021" (XLS) (in Turkish). TÜİK. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  3. ^ Law No. 6360, Official Gazette, 6 December 2012 (in Turkish).
  4. ^ Town page (in Turkish)