Çamardı

Çamardı

Çamardı is a district of Niğde province.

There are 20 villages connected to the district centre. Its area is 1204 km² and population density is 14. The territory of the district is mountainous. Aladağlar, which is an extension of the Central Taurus Mountains, covers the entire territory of the district. The highest point is Demirkazık Hill and it is 3756 metres. The main river is Ecemiş Stream. There are almost no plains in the district.

Its economy is based on animal husbandry. Agriculture is done to a limited extent. The main agricultural products are cereals and legumes. Fruit growing is widespread, mostly apple is grown. There are iron, zinc, leaded zinc and antimony deposits in the district. These mines are operated by private and public institutions. In addition, Demirkazık Hill is the centre of attention of tourists and mountaineering is developed. There is a mountain hotel serving tourists at the foot of the hill.

The district centre is located in a narrow valley at the foot of Demirkazık Hill. It is 69 km from the city centre. It is 1250 metres above the sea. People go to Üç Kapılı Plateau, which has very good weather in summer. Its old name is Bereketli Maden. The municipality of Çamardı, which became a district in 1948, was established in 1927.