Yenifakılı Plain
With its wide flatlands, farmland and surrounding hill views, the Yenifakılı Plain reflects the look of the Central Anatolian steppe.
View on map3 places to visit in the Yenifakılı district of Yozgat: Yenifakılı Plain, Yenifakılı Central Mosque and Bektaşlı town. Plan your trip to Yenifakılı with local food, practical tips and transport information.
Yenifakılı is a district in the south of Yozgat province, bordering Nevşehir. The district is 1,010 metres above sea level. Most of the district, which has a continental climate, is steppe.
After the Republic was founded, Yenifakılı, which had been attached to the Avanos district of Kırşehir, was attached to the Boğazlıyan district of Yozgat in 1929. It separated from Boğazlıyan in 1990 and became a district of Yozgat.
Yenifakılı consists of a wide valley covering 415 km².
The main crops grown are barley, wheat, chickpeas, lentils and sugar beet.
There are 5 mosques in the centre of Yenifakılı.
Yenifakılı became a district in 1990, when it separated from Boğazlıyan.
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With its wide flatlands, farmland and surrounding hill views, the Yenifakılı Plain reflects the look of the Central Anatolian steppe.
View on mapThe mosque in the district centre was built in the traditional Anatolian mosque style. With its single dome and stone minaret, it is one of the emblematic buildings of Yenifakılı.
View on mapWhile you are in Yenifakılı, you can also see the highlights of Yozgat province. These places are in other districts; Yenifakılı is about 75 km from the provincial centre.
A traditional soup made with chicken broth, flour and butter, which is also an essential part of wedding and holiday meals in Yenifakılı.
Tarhana, made by mixing and drying yoghurt, tomato and wheat flour, is the soup most eaten in the winter months. Tarhana prepared in autumn is dried to be eaten throughout the winter.
For centuries, the people of Yenifakılı have made their living from farming and livestock. This tradition is passed down from generation to generation as an important part of the cultural identity of the local people.
The economy of Yenifakılı is based on farming and livestock. Wheat and barley are the main crops.
Yenifakılı is 75 km from Yozgat city centre. Access is by road. There are regular minibus services from Yozgat.
The top 3 places in Yenifakılı: Yenifakılı Plain, Yenifakılı Central Mosque and Bektaşlı town.
Arabaşı and Tarhana Çorbası are the standout dishes on Yenifakılı's tables.
Yenifakılı is known for its wheat and its Traditional Farming Culture. The wheat grown on Yenifakılı's fertile soils is the main agricultural product of the district's economy.
Yenifakılı is 75 km from Yozgat city centre. Access is by road. There are regular minibus services from Yozgat.
Suggested visit length: 1 day. Best time to visit: summer months (June–September).