Savköy

Savköy
(Sav)
Town
Savköy

Location in Turkey

Coordinates: 37°46′N 30°39′E / 37.767°N 30.650°E / 37.767; 30.650Coordinates: 37°46′N 30°39′E / 37.767°N 30.650°E / 37.767; 30.650
Country  Turkey
Province Isparta Province
District Isparta central district
Elevation 1,005 m (3,295 ft)
Population (2014)
  Total 3,560
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 32120
Area code(s) 0246
Licence plate 32

Savköy is a belde (town) in Isparta Province, Turkey

Geography

Savköy (or Sav for short) is in the central district Isparta of Isparta Province. It lies to the east of Turkish state highway which connects Isparta to Antalya at the Mediterranean Sea coast. It is situated at 37°46′N 30°39′E / 37.767°N 30.650°E / 37.767; 30.650 in the southern slopes of Davraz Mountains. The distance to Isparta is only 8 kilometres (5.0 mi). The population of Sav was 3560[1] as of 2014.

History

Sav was always populated throughout the history . A quarter of Sav named Astepe was probably populated back in the 19th century BC. According to Ottoman Empire documents of 1522, there were 35 houses in Sav. In 1971 Sav was declared a seat of township.[2]

Economy

Main economic sector of the town is vegetable and fruit farming. Köfke taşı a construction material is also mined around the town.

References

  1. Statistical Institute
  2. Mayor's page (Turkish)
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