Serinyol

Serinyol is a town in the central district (Antakya) of Hatay Province, Turkey.

Serinyol
Town
Serinyol
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°22′N 36°12′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceHatay Province
DistrictAntakya (central district)
Elevation
120 m (390 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total14,751
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
31115
Area code(s)0326
Licence plate31

Geography

Serinyol is a town in the central district (Antakya) of Hatay Province. It is situated to the east of Nur Mountains which lie between the Mediterranean Sea and Amik Valley on Turkish state highway D.825. At 36°22′N 36°12′E it is 18 kilometres (11 mi) north of Antakya. Mustafa Kemal University, the state university of Hatay Province is situated 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) south of Serinyol. The population of Serinyol was 14,751 [1] as of 2012.

History

The settlement was founded in the 19th century by Circassian refugees from Russia. Between 1918 and 1938 it was under French occupation. On 7 September it became a part of Hatay Republic and on 7 July 1939 Hatay Republic was merged to Turkey.

Economy

Olive, cotton, citrus and vegetables consist the agricultural wealth of Serinyol. There are also some light agriculture based industries in Serinyol.

References
  1. Statistical Institute Archived 2015-01-29 at the Wayback Machine
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