Hemşin District
District of Rize Province, Turkey / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hemşin District is a district of the Rize Province of Turkey. Its seat is the town of Hemşin.[1] Its area is 134 km2,[2] and its population is 2,482 (2021).[3]
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Hemşin District | |
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Coordinates: 41°03′N 40°54′E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Rize |
Seat | Hemşin |
Government | |
• Kaymakam | Muhammed Akın |
Area | 134 km2 (52 sq mi) |
Population (2021) | 2,482 |
• Density | 19/km2 (48/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Website | www |
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Hemşin is a district of green hills about 20 km inland from the Black Sea. The area is the ethnic homeland of the Hemshin peoples of Turkey, known for their tradition of tea cultivation, honey, hazelnuts, traditional dress and song.