Uşak
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  Uşak Location in Turkey  Uşak Uşak (Turkey Aegean) | |
| Coordinates: 38°40′40″N 29°24′15″E / 38.67778°N 29.40417°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Uşak |
| District | Uşak |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Özkan Yalım (CHP) |
| Elevation | 906 m (2,972 ft) |
| Population (2022)[1] | 236,366 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 64000 |
| Area code | 0276 |
| Website | www |
Uşak (Turkish pronunciation: [ˈuʃak]) is a city in the interior part of the Aegean Region of Turkey. It is the seat of Uşak Province and Uşak District.[2] Its population is 236,366 (2022).[1]
Uşak city is situated at a distance of 210 km (130 mi) from
History
The first known organized states to have ruled over the region of present-day Uşak were the
Later, following Turkish conquest and domination over the area, the city became known by its Turkish name of Uşak; which means "servant." From 1867 until 1922, Uşak was part of Hüdavendigâr vilayet.
Uşak was occupied by the
Uşak was a district center within Kütahya Province until 1953, when Uşak Province was constituted and Uşak became its provincial capital.
Economic history
At least since the 17th century there was trade between Uşak and the Dutch republic as reflected in the rug shown thrown over the bannister in Vermeer's painting "The Procuress." The rug was probably produced in Uşak, covers a third of the painting and shows
In the early 20th century, mercury was discovered in Uşak.[5] The town also manufactured carpet.[6]
Among other district centers in Uşak Province, Banaz is the largest and is notable for its varied agricultural production as well as for its forests, while Ulubey's canyon is a natural site attracting many visitors.
Geography
The city of Uşak consists of 29 neighbourhoods, including Kurşunluk and Muharremşah.[7]
Climate
Uşak has a Mediterranean (Köppen: Csa)[8] or an oceanic climate (Trewartha: Doak),[9] with cool, wet, regularly snowy winters and hot, dry summers.
| Climate data for Uşak (1991–2020, extremes 1939–2020) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 18.3 (64.9) |
23.6 (74.5) |
27.0 (80.6) |
30.0 (86.0) |
34.5 (94.1) |
36.6 (97.9) |
40.2 (104.4) |
38.2 (100.8) |
36.6 (97.9) |
32.6 (90.7) |
26.0 (78.8) |
21.8 (71.2) |
40.2 (104.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 7.3 (45.1) |
8.9 (48.0) |
12.5 (54.5) |
17.0 (62.6) |
22.5 (72.5) |
27.3 (81.1) |
31.2 (88.2) |
31.5 (88.7) |
26.8 (80.2) |
20.9 (69.6) |
14.6 (58.3) |
9.2 (48.6) |
19.1 (66.4) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 2.6 (36.7) |
3.7 (38.7) |
6.7 (44.1) |
11.0 (51.8) |
15.9 (60.6) |
20.4 (68.7) |
24.0 (75.2) |
24.2 (75.6) |
19.5 (67.1) |
14.2 (57.6) |
8.4 (47.1) |
4.3 (39.7) |
12.9 (55.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −1.1 (30.0) |
−0.3 (31.5) |
1.8 (35.2) |
5.4 (41.7) |
9.6 (49.3) |
13.2 (55.8) |
16.3 (61.3) |
16.6 (61.9) |
12.5 (54.5) |
8.5 (47.3) |
3.8 (38.8) |
0.7 (33.3) |
7.3 (45.1) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −19.9 (−3.8) |
−15.0 (5.0) |
−12.5 (9.5) |
−6.2 (20.8) |
−1.0 (30.2) |
2.9 (37.2) |
7.4 (45.3) |
6.8 (44.2) |
2.0 (35.6) |
−4.8 (23.4) |
−11.8 (10.8) |
−18.9 (−2.0) |
−19.9 (−3.8) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 64.3 (2.53) |
65.2 (2.57) |
55.9 (2.20) |
65.6 (2.58) |
48.7 (1.92) |
27.5 (1.08) |
17.7 (0.70) |
12.4 (0.49) |
20.7 (0.81) |
50.2 (1.98) |
59.0 (2.32) |
77.3 (3.04) |
564.5 (22.22) |
| Average precipitation days | 8.83 | 9.20 | 9.47 | 9.97 | 8.53 | 4.73 | 2.77 | 2.50 | 3.50 | 6.23 | 6.90 | 10.57 | 83.2 |
| Average relative humidity (%)
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74.1 | 70.6 | 66.3 | 62.9 | 60.5 | 55.3 | 47.8 | 47.6 | 52.5 | 62.0 | 67.5 | 75.1 | 61.8 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 111.6 | 107.4 | 145.7 | 177.0 | 232.5 | 282.0 | 297.6 | 282.1 | 243.0 | 189.1 | 120.0 | 99.2 | 2,287.2 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 3.6 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 5.9 | 7.5 | 9.4 | 9.6 | 9.1 | 8.1 | 6.1 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 6.3 |
| Source 1: Turkish State Meteorological Service[10] | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: NOAA (humidity)[11] | |||||||||||||
Uşak carpets
In pre-industrial times, Uşak was already a major center of production and export, particularly of
Although Uşak's carpet patterns have evolved since then, large-scale weaving still continues and the name of the city still has an important presence in the market for carpets, both hand-woven and industrial. On the other hand, the district of Eşme, which is also in Uşak Province, is famous for its kilims.
Twin cities
See also
References
- ^ TÜİK. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ İl Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ISBN 90-6011-710-7
- ISBN 90-6011-710-7
- ^ Prothero, G. W. (1920). Anatolia. London: H.M. Stationery Office. p. 106.
- ^ Prothero, G.W. (1920). Anatolia. London: H.M. Stationery Office. p. 110.
- ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
- ^ Meteocorne (Köppen Climate Classification) [1]
- ^ Meteocorne (Trewartha Climate Classification) [2]
- ^ "Resmi İstatistikler: İllerimize Ait Mevism Normalleri (1991–2020)" (in Turkish). Turkish State Meteorological Service. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
- ^ "World Meteorological Organization Climate Normals for 1991-2020 — Usak". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ Merriam-Webster Unabridged - Ushak A heavy woolen oriental rug tied in Ghiordes knots and characterized by bright primary colors and an elaborate medallion pattern.
- Uşak's Population Is Increasing: A Look at TÜİK's March 2023 Report There is a population increase in Uşak, a district in Turkey. Turkish Statistical Institute reports were shared
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