Buharkent
General Information
District: Aydin, State: Aegean Region, Turkey
Area: 121 km²
Languages Spoken: Turkish
Long Distance Code: (+90) 0256
Best Time to Visit: May to August
International Access: Izmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)Description
Buharkent is a town and a district of Aydin Province in the Aegean region of Turkey, 86 km east of the city of Aydin, on the road and the railway line to Denizli. The area is in the valley of the Büyük Menderes River with mountains to the north including the 1724m Karlikdede. The district is known for its hot springs and geothermal energy, indeed Turkey's first geothermal power station was built here in 1984. However the local economy depends on agriculture especially cotton, figs and grapes. The name Buharkent means steam city and was given in recognition of the power station, it was previously called Burhaniye. Buharkent itself is a small town of 6,811 people.Location
Buharkent is a town and a district of Aydin Province in the Aegean region of Turkey, 86 km east of the city of Aydin, on the road and the railway line to Denizli. The area is in the valley of the Büyük Menderes River with mountains to the north including the 1724m Karlikdede.