Acipayam
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General Information
Common Name: -
Other Name: -, District: Denizli, State: Aegean Region, Turkey
Area: 1700 km²
Languages Spoken: Turkish
Long Distance Code: (+90) 0258
Importance: -
Best Time to Visit: May to August and -
International Access: Dalaman Airport (DLM)Description
EtymologyThe name Acipayam means almond in the local dialect, the town was formerly named Garbipayam and Garbikaraagac.HistoryThe plain has been settled since 2000 BC, and Hittites were here in 1500 BC, followed by the Ancient Greeks and more civilizations up to the Byzantines and then the arrival of the Turkish peoples. From 1097 the area was in the hands of the Seljuk Turks. Turkish rule was interrupted by the Crusades but afterwards was settled by the Oghuz Turks and eventually was absorbed into the Ottoman Empire.Location
Acipayam is a town and a rural district of Denizli Province in high country between the Aegean and Mediterranean regions of Turkey. A plain, watered by two reservoirs, known for growing melons and watermelons, on the road between the city of Denizli and Antalya. It covers an area of 1700 km², and the altitude is 950 m.Climate
In general the Aegean region has a mild climate. However, it becomes harsher at altitude . Temperatures can rise to 40 °C during summer and fall to -10 °C in winter. There are about 80 days with precipitation, mainly during winter.