Hamdibey
| Hamdibey | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Hamdibey Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 39°51′N 27°15′E / 39.850°N 27.250°ECoordinates: 39°51′N 27°15′E / 39.850°N 27.250°E | |
| Country |
 Turkey |
| Province | Çanakkale Province |
| District | Yenice |
| Elevation | 255 m (835 ft) |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 1,618 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 17570 |
| Area code(s) | 0286 |
| Licence plate | 17 |
Hamdibey is a town in Çanakkale Province, Turkey.
Geography
Hamdibey is a belde (town) in Yenice district of Çanakkale Province. At 39°51′N 27°15′E / 39.850°N 27.250°E Hamdibey is situated to 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). The population of Hamdibey was 1618[1] as of 2013.
History
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. [2]
Economy
Most important agricultural products of the town are paprika and tobacco. Dairying is another important economic sector.