Hundreds of years ago, nice blood was spilled on this land, wars, scream and roar of the warrior in pluckiness gök tones up the sword. Derik, war, invasion and dominance was witness to a fight, the sacred book of the oath on behalf of the land of the olives to be reached today.

Have been established in Derik Karacadağ's skirt, gold is removed from the Roman and Byzantine periods are known. Derik's 15 km. west of the village within the limits Hisaraltı, Artuklu Term of one of the greatest works of the castle is located in Rabat 16.yy a town center with Derik, Derik above (Derik-i Ülya) and below, Derik (Derik-i Süfla) to be in two parts would occur. General Population Census 2000 population of 20,663 according to the district 'type. Districts and villages connected to the municipal town of 35,868 population, respectively. 37% of the existing population in the city is the remaining 63% live in rural areas.

Central District municipality outside the county will not be connected to the town.

East, West and North sides are surrounded by mountains and plains district is the southern part. Terrestrial climate is dominant in the district, activities of the pond and dam to provide irrigation facilities can be made in cotton farming. Viticulture, as well as the olive in the district are maintained. Agricultural land is the lesser of the people who live in mountainous parts is the main source of livelihood is animal husbandry.