Yarseli Dam
An artificial pond in Altınözü used for irrigation. With the construction of the Dostluk Dam, a larger irrigable area will be made available.
View on map3 places to visit in the Altınözü district of Hatay: Yarseli Dam, Kuseyr River and Asi River. Plan your trip to Altınözü with local food, practical tips and transport information.
General Information
Altınözü is a district located in the south-east of Hatay, on the Syrian border. It covers an area of 392 km², lies at an altitude of 268 m and has a population of 69,834. It was established as a district in 1945 and has 48 neighbourhoods.
Geography
To the north of the district lies Antakya, to the west Yayladağı, and to the south and east Syria. There is a 50 km border between Altınözü and Syria. The district’s main river is the Kuseyr River, which joins the Asi River.
Economy
Altınözü is the district in Hatay where olive farming is most intensive. The earliest olive harvest in the world takes place in Altınözü. The soil is suitable for agriculture, and besides olive growing, tobacco, wheat, barley, peppers and various vegetables and fruits are grown. The Yarseli Dam, used for irrigation, is located in the district.
History
The name of the district appears in Ottoman-era land registry records in the Fatikli neighbourhood. It was brought under Ottoman rule by Yavuz Sultan Selim in 1515 and 1517. When Hatay joined Türkiye, the district was attached to Hatay on 23 July 1939.
History and Culture
The name Altınözü was given in the Ottoman period, in the Fatikli neighbourhood. Yavuz Sultan Selim brought the Kuseyr region under Ottoman rule during the Egyptian campaign of 1515–1517. Altınözü joined Hatay in 1945 and became one of Hatay’s nine districts.
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