Yollarbaşı

Yollarbaşı (former İlisira) is a belde (town) in the central district (Karaman) of Karaman Province, Turkey. Situated 37°12′N 33°02′E it is 18 kilometres (11 mi) west of Karaman on the state highway D.715 which connects Karaman to Konya. The population of Yollarbaşı is 1,054 as of 2018.[1] Yollarbaşı is an old settlement. It was probably founded during the Phrygian era. During the Roman era it was a city of Isaura. Although not supported by sources, the town people believe that the town may be Lystra, one of the important cities which Paul the Apostle visited.[2] Modern scholars place the ancient town of Ilistra at or near Yollarbaşı.[3][4] There are six church ruins in the town. Yollarbaşı is a typical Central Anatolian town where the main economic activity is agriculture.

Yollarbaşı

(İlisira)
Town
Yollarbaşı
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 37°12′N 33°02′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceKaraman Province
DistrictKaraman central district
Elevation
1,040 m (3,410 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total1,054
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
70170
Area code(s)0338
Licence plate70

Future

According to Sustainable development report prepared by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (Turkey) the projected population of Yollarbaşı in 2025 is 5500. Only minor revision is needed in the present master plan of the town is for the future expansion.[5]

References
  1. Population page
  2. Town page (in Turkish) Archived January 24, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  3. Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 66, and directory notes accompanying.
  4. Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.
  5. Mersin Karaman Bölgesi Planlama Bölgesi Çevre Düzeni Planı, TC Çevre ve Orman Bakanlığı p.37
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