Altınüzüm

Altınüzüm
Town
Altınüzüm

Location in Turkey

Coordinates: 36°56′N 36°34′E / 36.933°N 36.567°E / 36.933; 36.567Coordinates: 36°56′N 36°34′E / 36.933°N 36.567°E / 36.933; 36.567
Country  Turkey
Province Gaziantep Province
District Islahiye
Elevation 565 m (1,850 ft)
Population (2012)
  Total 5,150
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 27805
Area code(s) 0342
Licence plate 27

Altınüzüm is a town in Islahiye district of Gaziantep Province, Turkey. The town which is situated at 36°56′N 36°34′E / 36.933°N 36.567°E / 36.933; 36.567 is 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) south east of Islahiye. Distance to Gaziantep is 102 kilometres (63 mi). The population of Altınüzüm was 5150 [1] as of 2012. The name of the town means "Golden grapes" and it refers to the best known product of the town. Pekmez which is a concentrated syrup made of grapes is also popular.

References

  1. "Turkstat". Turkish Statistical Institute. Retrieved 2015.


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