Ağlasun
| Ağlasun | |
|---|---|
  Ağlasun | |
| Coordinates: 37°38′58″N 30°32′02″E / 37.64944°N 30.53389°ECoordinates: 37°38′58″N 30°32′02″E / 37.64944°N 30.53389°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Burdur |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Aydın Kaplan |
| • Kaymakam | Oğuzhan Bulut |
| Area[1] | |
| • District | 310.11 km2 (119.73 sq mi) |
| Population (2012)[2] | |
| • Urban | 3,981 |
| • District | 8,843 |
| • District density | 29/km2 (74/sq mi) |
| Post code | 15500 |
| Website |
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Ağlasun (from Greek Αγαλασσός Agalassos, in turn from Koine Greek Σαγαλασσός Sagalassos, in turn from Hittite Salawassa) is a town and district of Burdur Province in the Mediterranean region of Turkey. The mayor is Aydın Kaplan (MHP).
The town is 7 km from the ruins of the ancient city of Sagalassos, from which it gets its modern name.
With its rich architectural heritage, Ağlasun is a member of the Norwich-based European Association of Historic Towns and Regions.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ "Area of regions (including lakes), km²". Regional Statistics Database. Turkish Statistical Institute. 2002. Retrieved 2013-03-05.
- ↑ "Population of province/district centers and towns/villages by districts - 2012". Address Based Population Registration System (ABPRS) Database. Turkish Statistical Institute. Retrieved 2013-02-27.
- ↑ HistoricTowns.org - Turkey
External links
- District governor's official website (Turkish)
- Beyaz Arif Akbas: Sagalassos: City of Fairies", Adrianapolis, Yalnizgoz Yay. 2010, ISBN 978-1-4536-1300-9. http://en.calameo.com/read/0002983841c7acaa28dc8
