Banaz Waterfall
A waterfall on the Banaz Stream, dropping 15 metres, surrounded by green areas. It is popular with nature lovers for its picnic areas and walking trails.
View on map4 places to visit in the Banaz district of Uşak: Banaz Waterfall, Banaz Castle and Banaz Grand Mosque. Plan your trip to Banaz with local food, practical tips and transport information.
Banaz is a district of Uşak province, with an area of 1,114 km², an elevation of 919 m, a population of 34,624, and was established in 1953. Located on the İzmir–Ankara road, the district lies 32 km from Uşak city centre.
History
In ancient times, the region that forms the Banaz plain was called Panasion. In 1429, in accordance with the will of Yakup Bey, Banaz was once again brought under Ottoman rule. Evliya Çelebi, in 1671–1672, described Banaz as a small town with a hundred households, one mosque and no bazaar. On 9 July 1953, when Uşak became a province, Banaz became a district centre attached to Uşak.
Geography
To the north of the district lie the Gediz and Altıntaş districts of Kütahya province; to the east, the Sinanpaşa and Sandıklı districts of Afyonkarahisar; and to the south, Sandıklı and Sivaslı. The Banaz plain covers about 6,500 hectares and is the largest and most fertile plain in Uşak province.
Economy
The economy of Banaz is based on agriculture, livestock farming and industry. Sugar beet, poppy and sunflower production hold an important place in farming.
History and Culture
Banaz came under Turkish rule in 1076. In ancient times the area forming the Banaz plain was known as Panasion. On 9 July 1953, when Uşak became a province, Banaz became a district centre attached to Uşak. On 31 August 1922, the Turkish army entered Banaz and liberated it from the Greek occupation.
Highlights
Banaz is 30 km from the provincial centre of Uşak on the Uşak–Ankara road. In 1953, when Uşak became a province, the Banaz nahiye became a kaza (district).
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