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Ağlasun

Coordinates: 37°38′58″N 30°32′02″E / 37.64944°N 30.53389°E / 37.64944; 30.53389
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Ağlasun
View of Ağlasun from Sagalassos.
View of Ağlasun from Sagalassos.
Ağlasun is located in Turkey
Ağlasun
Ağlasun
Coordinates: 37°38′58″N 30°32′02″E / 37.64944°N 30.53389°E / 37.64944; 30.53389
CountryTurkey
ProvinceBurdur
Government
 • MayorAydın Kaplan
 • KaymakamOğuzhan Bulut
Area
[1]
 • District310.11 km2 (119.73 sq mi)
Population
 (Template:Turkey district populations)Template:Turkey district populations
 • Urban
Template:Turkey district populations
 • District
Template:Turkey district populations
Post code
15500
Websitewww.aglasun.bel.tr

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).

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.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Area of regions (including lakes), km²". Regional Statistics Database. Turkish Statistical Institute. 2002. Retrieved 2013-03-05.
  2. ^ "HistoricTowns.org - Turkey". Archived from the original on 2008-09-10. Retrieved 2006-05-10.
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