Sazlıca

Sazlıca is a belde (town) in the central district (Niğde) of Niğde Province, Turkey. At 37°54′N 34°38′E it is on the Turkish state highway D.805 which connects Niğde to Çukurova (Adana, Mersin etc.) It is only 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of Niğde. The population of Sazlıca is 3411[1] as of 2011. Although very close to Niğde, the town is not merged to city because a semiopen prison is situated just between the town and Niğde.[2] However lately some Niğde residents began to build summer houses around Sazlıca. Like most towns around main economic activity of the town is agriculture.

Sazlıca
Town
Sazlıca in the snow
Sazlıca
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 37°54′N 34°38′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceNiğde Province
DistrictNiğde central district
Elevation
1,210 m (3,970 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total3,411
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
51000
Area code(s)0388
Licence plate51

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


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