Başkışla, Karaman
Başkışla | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Başkışla Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 37°06′43″N 32°57′41″E / 37.11194°N 32.96139°E | |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Province | Karaman Province |
| District | Karaman |
| Elevation | 1,420 m (4,660 ft) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 425 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Area code | 338 |
| Licence plate | 70 |
Başkışla is a village in Turkey
The village is at 37°06′43″N 32°57′41″E / 37.11194°N 32.96139°E in the central ilçe (district) of Karaman Province.[1] Its altitude is 1,420 metres (4,660 ft). Its distance to Karaman is 30 kilometres (19 mi).Its population was 425 as of 2014.[2]
The village was founded in the 16th century as a Turkmen village. During the winters the village was used as the winter quarters for the travellers between Karaman and the mountain villages. In Turkish such places were called kışlak and the village was named Başkışlak. Later the last -k was dropped and the present name of the village is Başkışla.
Agriculture and animal husbandry are the chief sources of income in the village. Barley wheat and chickpea are main crops. Viticulture, poultry and sheep breeding are other economic activities.[2]