Sağlık, Meram
Sağlık | |
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Town | |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Province | Konya Province |
| District | Meram |
| Elevation | 1,450 m (4,750 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 815 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 42000 |
| Area code | 0332 |
| Licence plate | 42 |
Sağlık is a small town in Konya Province, Turkey
Geography
Sağlık is in Meram district, capital of which is actually in Greater Konya . At 37°50′N 32°03′E / 37.833°N 32.050°E it is small town situated on the northern slopes of a hill 45 kilometres (28 mi) to the west of Konya. The population is 815 as of 2011 [1]
History
The former name of the town was Ağrıs. After the Seljuk rule the town was annexed by the Karamanids in 1308. There were two public buildings commissioned by Karamanids in the 15th century: A religious school (Turkish: Hafızlar evi) built in 1421 and a zaviye (house of religious order) named Doğan Yörük zaviyesi . Sağlık was a village during Ottoman Empire era. In 1884 census, the total population was found to be 585. In 1971 Sağlık was declared a township.[2]
Economy
The main economic activity is agriculture and animal husbandry. The town has always been famed for hot springs. In a systematical research, it is reported that the temperature of the water is 60 °C (140 °F) and the flow rate is 55 lt/s.[3] Thermal spas under planning or construction may contribute to town economy.