Arhavi

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Arhavi

Arhavi
— District —
statue of local folk dancers
Location of Artvin within Turkey.
Arhavi Location of Arhavi
Coordinates: 41°20′N 41°18′E / 41.333°N 41.3°E / 41.333; 41.3
Country	Turkey
Region	Black Sea
Province	Artvin
Government
- Mayor	Coşkun Hekimoğlu (AKP)
Area
- District	314 km² (121.2 sq mi)
Elevation	19 m (62 ft)
Population (2010)
- District	19,319
- Density	60.92/km² (157.8/sq mi)
- Urban	15,610
Time zone	EET (UTC+2)
- Summer (DST)	EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code	08200
Area code(s)	466
Licence plate	08
Website	www.arhavi.bel.tr

Arhavi is a town and district of Artvin Province in the mountains above the Black Sea coast in the east of Turkey. Arhavi is 11 miles (18 km) away from Hopa, 15 miles (24 km) away from Fındıklı, 86 miles (138 km) away from Artvin, 100 miles (160 km) away from Rize.

Arhavi's area is 314km² and it occurs from 30 villages and 7 neighbourhood above the Kamilet and Derecik Valley. Terrain is the rugged and mountainous. City center is favorable places to farming and housing, but villages are not. Typical mountainous district of the Eastern Black Sea region is dominated by the structure.

Arhavi is famous by Mençuna waterfall, Çiftekemer bridge, Ciha mountain and Arhavi Culture and Art Festival that is celebrated since 1973. Arhavi Meslek Yüksekokulu that is connected to Artvin Çoruh University was founded in 2009. Arhavi's population is 19.132 according to address based population registration system. Population's 9.389's is male 9.743's is famale.

1 Etymology
2 History
3 Geography
4 Management
- 4.1 Governor
- 4.2 Municipality
5 Culture and art
- 5.1 Arhavi Culture & Arts Festival
6 Tourism
7 Education
8 Health
9 Economy
10 Sports
11 Well-known citizens
- 11.1 Arhavili Ismail

Etymology

Arhavi is "Arkabi" in Laz, Georgian: არქაბი and was formerly known as "Kapisre".

History

BC 8. based on the past century with the Arhavi, in the stone age of human life that is a county located in Kolkhetya civilization.

Anno Domini 3. century, they say, and Kolheti Lazika the putative heirs of the kingdom within the borders of the kingdom Arhavi MS 6. century Byzantine - Persia has been the scene of battle. Anno Domini 8. century with the destruction of the Kingdom of Trabzon Rum Lazika Empire has remained connected to the settlement.

Participating in the Ottoman Empire in 1515 until 1877 Arhavi Mitre was an accident due to Sanchez. After the War of 1993 square region into the hands of the Russians Lazistan Sanchez moved to Trabzon and Rize Arhavi has remained connected to a district. The districts were connected Arhavi hazelnut and Hopa. Arhavi in 1900 and became a parish in the district of Hopa Hopa was connected to.

Connected to the town of Hopa, Artvin in 1936 as a natural consequence Arhavi also has been linked to Artvin. Arhavi county in 1654 was repeated. Kapistre course before being used for breeding Caykur Tea Factory present river bed was next to reach the sea. Therefore, by the Castle District, Musazade by a quarter in the city center was two. Melen these market centers, and Molen noga noga name were given. Neighborhood by neighborhood residents Musazade side of the castle were also Lağata also. Sailors were often the location of Lağata coffeehouse. In 1950, the suspension bridge crossing the river before the bridges or boats to transport the trees were. Arhavi in the center of town (which is currently available at his place of Present Education and Cultural Center) and to the mansion near the village in the district contained two madrasas.

1. At the end of the world by the Russians in Georgia war under the pretext of lands occupied by Lenin district Arhavi to withdraw Russian troops remained within the borders with Turkey. During the Ottoman era as a military barracks and later elementary school buildings currently used as a municipal hall where the wedding was. Fish in the villages of the former settlement Arhavi - and Ortaköy'dur Ulukent. Other villages, hamlets were connected to these two regions. Cemetery District of downtown Castle (the current Ertugrul Kurdoğlu Elementary School back), respectively. 200 here, 300 years to be seen is the tomb stone. From the center of the village used to go to the Republic of the neighborhood (well CIV July) was the path. In exchange for trade access was usually the province of Trabzon. Giresun and Samsun, albeit less than the trade had been going with the aim of Arhavi'li taka.

Arhavi zoning district is open to the way in 1960 became the first settlement.

Geography

Arhavi Black Sea Region is located in the eastern Black Sea. In the northern Black Sea, west of Hopa, Yusufeli border in the east and south is surrounded by hazelnut.

Is a typical Black Sea climate prevails in the district. Warm summers, cool winters have passed. In every season rainfall is common in districts with high humidity. Climate, tea, nuts, corn, and is suitable for citrus cultivation.

The people of Arhavi are mainly Laz and the district attracts visitors from neighbouring Georgia.

Landforms

Arhavi way in terms of surface appearance in general is of mountainous and hilly. The surface of the district forms the eastern Black Sea mountains and outlines Poplar (Kapisre) Time course of the river that connects him with deep valleys that constitute half. Districts in the region over the central plains, where the plane is no exception.

Very rugged topography of the district and the supply structure is defective in a particular period and it says connecting Şahinkaya Poplar, agar, Fish, and Lome says Çifteköprü and erode the land is deeply split. Therefore, roughly 2,000 feet (610 m) from the area between the flat coastal plain with no backup is not found immediately. Poplar Box and connect to it says the deep valleys that have opened branches in the district but also the most important transportation creates güzergahlarini.

Arhavi most dominant topographical features are also especially the mountains to the south will rise up to 3000 meters. The main peaks Kiziltepe (3210 m), Çatkaya (2985 m), Sheep Plateau (2292 m), Mete (2142 m), Sewing (2068 m), Watts (1180 m), Agra (1143 m), top peak (1049 m ), Demirağa (1013 m) is. From north to south within the rapidly rising terrain south of the plateau is in place. 30–2000 meters bulnmaktadır numerous plateaus. Mainly agar, Soguksu, Şenyurt, Summer, of Spring, the Raiders, sunny, Mete Aydin express this village. Glacial erosion in this area is to be effective in large and small lakes are numerous. Their main gadit, Sarıgöl, variegated, Büyükagara, and karagöllerdir Küçükagara.

Climate

Temperature and precipitation within a year distribution when it comes to, in the region (Arhavi 12 m) in the hottest month (July) 's average of 22.1 °C, the coldest month (January)' s average of 80.5 °C. When performing the most rainy months (October) 's average 266.7 mm. At least rainfall of the month (May) 's average is 84.8 mm. Annual temperature of 13.6 °C. amplitütü. Amplitütü annual rainfall is 181.9 mm wide.

While the rainy season, autumn rainfall from the area is the season of spring is at least fall. But there are no significant differences among seasons. Following up on a regular basis every season rainfall is spread. This applies to regular temperature distribution. However, the sudden temperature drop in some years appears to have caused the frost, it has also damaged local crops quite. Eg tea plants generally can not stand frost. After the tree developed -4 meters easily and resist the cold. If this continues for a long time, but low temperatures will be obtained will decrease the quality of tea.

Vegetation

From the shore about 750 meters high, the court broad-leaved coastal forest, with lush, dense forest formations is also a rich forest, six formations from the ink of this upgrade step, "Colchicine Flora" with the name that is recognized. This step is the dominant tree trees red beard. Other types of beech, chestnut, linden species, Hornbeam, Elm, and Sycamore creates. And Elm trees along the river valleys of the Red Beard The forests up to the upper limit. Beech communities in common between 600–1200 meters to 1500 meters in height up to. Maroon communities, 500–600 meters in height are seen as rare as the horn up to 1800–1900 meters. The persimmon and wild cherry, but 400–500 feet high up to be seen. Still other species up to this height as karrışık Laurel, Melia azedarach and boxwood tree is seen. Hopa is true in part can be found in yellow pine.

Population

According to the 2010 census, the population of the district is 19319. 15 610 live in the district center. 96% literacy rate.

Except as related to district centers connected to the district center, a resort Ortaç downloads, comprises 30 villages and seven quarters.

Year, according to county population data
Years	Center	Villages	Total
2009	15,362	3,770	19,132
2008	15,194	3,995	19,189
2000	14,079	5,268	19,347
1997	13,000	6,000	19,000
1990	10,048	8,303	18,351
1985	9,000	7,000	16,000
1980	8,000	5,000	13,000
1975	7,000	4,000	11,000
1970	6,000	3,000	9,000
1965	5,000	1,300	6,000
1960	4,000	600	4,600

Management

Governor

In 1954 the district became the first governor Cemil Aytimur. Bulent Bayraktar is the prefect present.

Municipality

Elected mayors and political parties by year:

2009 - Coşkun Hekimoğlu AKP

2004 - Musa Ulutaş CHP

1999 - Vasfi Kurdoğlu ANAP

1994 - Vasfi Kurdoğlu DYP

1989 - Mehmet Çorbacıoğlu SHP

1984 - İ.Fethi Özkazanç SODEP

1977 - Kazım Kurdoğlu AP

1973 - AP

1968 - Rüştü Hatinoğlu AP

1963 - CHP

Culture and art

Arhavi Culture & Arts Festival

The Arhavi Kültür ve Sanat Festivali is an annual festival which first took place in Arhavi in 1973. The festival which runs for three days is usually held in August. During the festival, popular musicians from all over Turkey perform daily. A regular guest singer is the very famous Arhavi native Cengiz Kurtoglu (born 5 May 1959). Along with the many singers who perform, the local folk dance "Horon" is performed by professional dancers and local school children.