Kozluca, Burdur
Kozluca | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Province | Burdur Province |
| District | Burdur central district |
| Elevation | 1,110 m (3,640 ft) |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 1,305 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 15110 |
| Area code | 0248 |
| Licence plate | 15 |
Kozluca is a belde (town) in Burdur Province, Turkey.
Geography
Kozluca is in Burdur central district. It situated to the south of Burdur at 37°30′N 30°08′E / 37.500°N 30.133°E. The distance to Burdur is 45 kilometres (28 mi). The population of Kozluca was 1305 [1] as of 2013.
History
The area around Kozluca was populated during the Roman Empire era. According to mayor's page the epigraph on a pedestal around the town reads the Roman Emperor honoured the governor of the town by a sculpture . Towards the end of Seljukids, the settlement was founded by Mahmut Bey of Hamidoğlu beylik (principality). Later during Ottoman Empire era, the efforts of a local leader named Gozulcalıoğlu helped to flourish the settlement and the settlement was named after him.[2] In 1968, the settlement was declared a seat of township.
Economy
Main economic activity is cattle breeding and dairying. Daily milk production is about 12 tons. The agricultural crops are mostly fodder plants.