Ağlasun
View of Ağlasun from Sagalassos
View of Ağlasun from Sagalassos
Ağlasun is located in Turkey
Ağlasun
Ağlasun
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 37°38′58″N 30°32′02″E / 37.64944°N 30.53389°E / 37.64944; 30.53389
CountryTurkey
ProvinceBurdur
DistrictAğlasun
Government
  MayorAli Ulusoy (AKP)
Population
 (2021)[1]
3,645
Time zoneTRT (UTC+3)
Postal 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 in Burdur Province in the Mediterranean region of Turkey. It is the seat of Ağlasun District.[2] Its population is 3,645 (2021).[1] The mayor is Ali Ulusoy (AKP).

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.[3]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2021" (XLS) (in Turkish). TÜİK. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  2. İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  3. "HistoricTowns.org - Turkey". Archived from the original on 2008-09-10. Retrieved 2006-05-10.


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