Yenice, Çanakkale
Encyclopedia
Yenice is a town and district of Çanakkale Province
in the Marmara
region of Turkey
. According to the 2000 census, population of the district is 35,796 of which 6,903 live in the town of Yenice. The district covers an area of 1417 km² (547 sq mi), and the town lies at an elevation of 255 m (837 ft).
earthquake
which left 998 dead and thousands of buildings damaged. a previous devastating earthquake had occurred here in 1440 AD.
Tourism is a relatively new component of Yenice's economy; however, wild boar hunting is becoming popular as a tourist attraction.
Çanakkale Province
Çanakkale Province is a province of Turkey, located in the northwestern part of the country. It takes its name from the town of Çanakkale.Like Istanbul, Çanakkale province has a European and an Asian part. The European part is formed by the Gallipoli peninsula, while the Asian part is largely...
in the Marmara
Marmara Region
The Marmara Region , with a surface area of 67.000 km², is the smallest but most densely populated of the seven geographical regions of Turkey...
region of Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
. According to the 2000 census, population of the district is 35,796 of which 6,903 live in the town of Yenice. The district covers an area of 1417 km² (547 sq mi), and the town lies at an elevation of 255 m (837 ft).
History
On 18 March 1953 Yenice was subject to a devastating 7.2 earthquake1953 Western Turkey earthquake
The 1953 Yenice-Gönen earthquake occurred at 21:06 local time The 1953 Yenice-Gönen earthquake occurred at 21:06 local time The 1953 Yenice-Gönen earthquake occurred at 21:06 local time (19:06 UTC on March 18, in the province of Çanakkale and Balıkesir in the Marmara Region at western Turkey. It...
which left 998 dead and thousands of buildings damaged. a previous devastating earthquake had occurred here in 1440 AD.
Economy
People's basic occupation is agricultural work. Cereals, beans, tomatoes and tobacco are grown. There is a tomato paste processing plant in Yenice. Important towns in the district include: Kalkım, Hamdibey and Pazarköy.Tourism is a relatively new component of Yenice's economy; however, wild boar hunting is becoming popular as a tourist attraction.
