Bademdere


Bademdere is a belde in Niğde Province, Turkey

Geography

Bademdere is in the rural area of Çamardı district which is a part of Niğde Province. The distance to Çamardı is and to Niğde is. The town is on the northern slopes of Taurus Mountains with an average altitude of The population of the town is 1,976 as of 2011.

History

The settlement had been established in the 18th century by the miners from Gümüşhane Province in the Black Sea region, who came to work in the various mines in Taurus Mountains. Later, agriculture replaced mining and they began producing fruits. In 1972, the settlement was declared township.

Economy

The main economic activity is agriculture. Apple is the most pronounced crop. Potatoes and almonds are also produced. In fact, the name of the town means literally "almond creek". Demirkazık, one of the peaks of Taurus Mountains is just at the east of the town and mountaineering-based tourism also seems promising.