Savköy
Savköy
(Sav) | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Savköy Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 37°46′N 30°39′E / 37.767°N 30.650°E | |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Province | Isparta Province |
| District | Isparta central district |
| Elevation | 1,005 m (3,295 ft) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 3,560 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 32120 |
| Area code | 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 
D.685 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 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 its 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
The main economic sector of the town is vegetable and fruit farming. Köfke taşı, a construction material, is also mined around the town.