Hemşin District is a district of the Rize Province of Turkey. Its seat is the town of Hemşin. Its area is 134 km2, and its population is 2,482 (2021). Hemşin is a district of green hills about 20 km inland from the Black Sea. The area is the ethnic homeland of the Hemshin peoples of Turkey, known for their tradition of tea cultivation, honey, hazelnuts, traditional dress and song. Composition There is one municipality in Hemşin District: Hemşin There are 8 villages in Hemşin District: Akyamaç Bilenköy Çamlıtepe Hilal Kantarlı Leventköy Nurluca Yaltkaya References Districts of Rize Province