Ağlasun
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).
Ağlasun | |
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View of Ağlasun from Sagalassos. | |
Ağlasun | |
Coordinates: 37°38′58″N 30°32′02″E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Burdur |
Government | |
• Mayor | Aydın Kaplan |
• Kaymakam | Oğuzhan Bulut |
Area | |
• 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 | www.aglasun.bel.tr |
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". Archived from the original on 2008-09-10. Retrieved 2006-05-10.
External links
- District governor's official website (in Turkish)
- Beyaz Arif Akbas: Sagalassos: City of Fairies", Adrianapolis, Yalnizgoz Yay. 2010, ISBN 978-1-4536-1300-9. http://en.calameo.com/read/0002983841c7acaa28dc8
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