Acıpayam
Acıpayam, formerly known as Garbikaraağaç or Karaağaç, is a district of Denizli province located in the southeast of the Aegean Region. The population of the district is 55,141 as of 31 December 2021, according to TUIK data. It is the largest district of Denizli with an area of 1628 km². Although tobacco farming is predominant in this region, its name comes from almond production. The region is also known for its food called "goku". Acıpayam is geographically located in the Mediterranean Region. Acıpayam is 885 meters above sea level. It is located in the southwest of the Anatolian Peninsula and southeast of the Aegean Region. The district, which is at the transition point from the Aegean Region to the Mediterranean Region, is limited to Çavdır, Yeşilova and Gölhisar districts of Burdur province in the east, Tavas and Beyağaç districts in the west, Serinhisar and Çardak and Köyceğiz in the north. . and Çameli in the south. According to the metropolitan law, 14 municipalities and 38 villages with neighborhood status were connected to the district center. There are 56 neighborhoods in the district. Geographically, it is within the Aegean Region. Since it is at the crossing point of the Aegean Region and the Mediterranean Region, it has a variable climate. It bears the climatic characteristics of the Lakes Region in the northern parts. Summers are hot and dry, winters are cold and rainy, and winters are sometimes mild. Towards the south, the Mediterranean climate prevails throughout the Gireniz Valley. Although the plain is high, the climate is dominated by figs, cotton, bananas, etc., thanks to the mild effect of the Mediterranean climate. It is very suitable for products other than products that require high temperature. The soil of the plain consists of sandy soils and is quite fertile. The only problem of the plain is the absence of an irrigation canal. There is plenty of water under the plain. Farmers in the region obtain their water mostly from underground boreholes. Irrigation in the plain is usually done in this way.
Despite this, this plain is among the most important agricultural areas of Denizli. Garden type fruits can be grown easily in the district, which is famous for its melons. Melon, watermelon, cabbage, spinach, tomatoes, peppers, apples and many more conceivable crops are often sourced from the plain.
