DISTRICTS OF KONYA
Konya
(center), Ahırlı, Akören, Akşehir, Altınekin, Beyşehir, Bozkır,
Cihanbeyli, Çeltik, Çumra, Derbent, Derebucak, Doğanhisar, Emirgazi,
Ereğli, Güneysınır, Hadim, Halkapınar, Hüyük, Ilgın, Kadınhanı,
Karapınar, Karatay, Kulu, Meram, Sarayönü, Selçuklu, Seydişehir,
Taşkent, Tuzlukçu, Yazlıhöyük, Yunak.
AHIRLI
Square Measure: 353 km²
Population:
15.175
Urban Population:
5.705
Rural Population:
9.470
Altitude:
1.150 m.
Although the establishment date of Ahırlı district is
not known exactly, the historical remnants in the district indicate the
era of Roman Empire
While Ahırlı was a town of Bozkır district, it was
officially accepted as a district in 1991. The traditional economic
sectors of Ahırlı were tanning, hardware selling and
butchering in the past. However these
sectors got lost in time because of the immigrations, and agriculture
and animal husbandry became economic activities of district. The main
agriculture products are wheat, barley, pea, pear and apple.
AKÖREN
Square Measure: 490 km²
Population:
17.533
Urban Population:
10.993
Rural Population:
6.540
Altitude:
1130 m.
Located 49 km to Çatalhöyük, the oldest city of
Anatolia, history of Akören lasts to 7000-6500 B.C.
The
old name of Akören - “Akviran”- changed in 1961 by the Ministry of
Internal Affairs
Akören became subdistrict on August 4, 1914 and
municipal organization was established at the same time. After a long
time, it was officially accepted as a district in 1987 with its 8
villages and 2 towns. Today the main mean of subsistence in Akören is
agriculture and animal husbandry. May Dam, Akören pond and Çat brook
take place within the boundaries of Akören.
AKŞEHİR
Square Measure: 853 km²
Population:
123.209
Urban Population:
63.050
Rural Population:
60.159
Altitude: 995
m.
The history of Akşehir goes back to the Hittite
(1800-1200 B.C.) Afterwards the Phrygians, Romans, Byzantines and lastly
in 1447 Ottomans settled in Akşehir. It became district in 1868 and
today it governs 35 villages and towns.
The Tomb of Nasreddin Hodja, who reflects the
traditional with of Turkish people in his little jokes, the Museum of
the Western Front, The Museum of Archaeology, The Rock Mosque, Hıdırlık
Recreational Area, The Church and Akşehir Lake are its main tourist
attractions. The International Nasrettin Hodja Festival is held every
held year from the 5th to the 10th of July.
ALTINEKİN
Square Measure: 1106 km²
Population:
27.018
Urban Population:
11.749
Rural Population:
15.269
Altitude: 970
m
Altınekin was an important trade centre in the
Seljuk’s era. However because of its waste lands, Altınekin lost this
important position with the great immigrations and in time it turned
into a small town.
Altınekin became district in 1998 and today it
governs 3 town and 14 villages. The economy of district depends on
agriculture and animal husbandry. The most produced agricultural
products are wheat, barley and sugar beat. In the last years the range
of products has increased in Altınekin and new products such as soy
bean, potato, cumin, pea, sunflower, corn has begun to cultivate.
BEYŞEHİR
Square Measure: 1.721 km²
Population:
138.431
Urban Population:
52.026
Rural Population:
86.405
Altitude:
1125 m
The
history of Beyşehir goes back to Neolithic era (6000-7000 B.C.) There
are historical findings from Hittites (2000 B.C.) around Eflatun Pınar
and Fasıllar. Beysehir became a district in 1872 and today it governs 52
villages and towns.
Central to the district’s tourism, Beysehir Lake is a
national park. There are 30 islands and 13 species of fish in the lake.
Eşrefoğlu Mosque and Tomb Rack Medrese, the Twin Turkish Bath, Bedesten,
the ruins of Kubadabat Villa and the Beyşehir Bridge are important
historical and touristic attractions. Furthermore, Eflatun Spring and
Fasıllar Monument are known worldwide. Famous for natural beauties
Beysehir also includes the Yaka Monastery, Hacı Akif Island, and caves
full of stalagmites and stalactites.
BOZKIR
Square Measure: 1.489 km²
Population:
59.334
Urban Population:
12.352
Rural Population:
46.982
Altitude:
1.125 m
In the past, Bozkır located in the Isaura Region and
the old name of Bozkır is Isaura. In the Seljuk’s era, because it was
conquered by Bozkır Bey, it took the name of Bozkır. Today it governs 56
villages and towns.
Remains of Zenginbar Fort, tombs carved into the
rock, a historical bridge constructed in the Selçuk Period, Bozkır
Mosque, Akçapınar Woods, Sariot Plato and Söğütlü Spring are important
historical and natural attractions. Bozkır is known for its areas for
mountain tourism.
ÇELTİK
Square Measure: 637 km²
Population:
15.272
Urban Population:
4.751
Rural Population:
10.521
Altitude: 850
m
The establishment of district goes back to 11th
and 12th centuries. According to the book of İbrahim Hakkı
Konyalı – The History of Konya – the history of Çeltik reaches to Akça
city of Karaman Province in the Ottoman era.
Çeltik was a village until 1958. After that time
firstly it took the status of town and than it was officially accepted
as a district in 1990. Today it governs 2 towns and 7 villages.
CİHANBEYLİ
Square Measure: 4.109 km²
Population:
89.105
Urban Population:
22.127
Rural Population:
66.978
Altitude: 980
m
There are no natural borders between Konya and
Cihanbeyli. Therefore, the
historical development of Cihanbeyli is mostly resembled to Konya and
its historical, geographical and social structure is a part of Konya.
The economy of Cihanbeyli mostly depends on
agriculture and animal husbandry. The main agricultural products are
wheat, barley, sugar beat, lentil, cumin, sunflower and
leguminous seeds.
The Salt Lake takes place within the borders of
Cihanbeyli and there has been production of Salt since 1970s. In this
respect, the produced salt is refined a fabric in Cihanbeyli and
presented to the market.
ÇUMRA
Square Measure: 2.320 km²
Population:
120.605
Urban Population:
49.903
Rural Population:
70.702
Altitude:
1.009 m
Çumra district has been established in 1926 with the
decision of Atatürk and in 1936 the immigrants came from Bulgaria and
Romania has been settled at this district. Today it governs 37 villages
and towns.
It is attractive with its rich tumulus and historical
sites. Çatalhöyük is the most important historical place of Çumra.
The findings belonging to the Neolithic
Period (7000-5500 BC) came out through the archeological excavations in
Çatalhöyük. Today
excavations in and around
Çatalhöyük still continues today between July – September of each year.
DERBENT
Square Measure:
442 km²
Population:
19.120
Urban Population:
10.206
Rural Population:
8.91
Altitude:
1480 m
According to the Ottoman documents from 18th
century, the old name of Derbent is Tatlarhisarı. Today Tatlarhisarı is
a small village at the north of Derbent.
Derbent became town in 1930 and district in 1990. It
has 156 km² agricultural lands but only 10 km² of it can be irrigated.
The other lands are forest and meadow. Derbent is enclosed with high
plateaus and mountains.
DEREBUCAK
Square Measure: 483 km²
Population:
21.495
Urban Population:
5.647
Rural Population:
15.848
Altitude:
1235 m
The establishment of Derebucak goes back to 1200-1300
years. Findings from the Hittite in Taşpınar village indicate this
claim.
It became a district in 1998 and it governs 4 towns and 4 villages.
The rug business, manufacturing of shotgun and animal
husbandry are the main economic areas in district. Today at almost
15.000 hectare land is used for agriculture and potato, tomato, bean,
corn, onion, chickpea, wheat and barley are the important agricultural
products. There is no industrial enterprise in Derebucak.
DOĞANHİSAR
Square Measure: 428 km²
Population:
41.164
Urban Population:
12.520
RURAL Population:
28.644
Altitude:
1.201 m
Doğanhisar was established in 500 B.C. with the name
of Metyos (Meteos). In the Seljuk’s period, it took the name of
“Doğankalesi” and afterwards “Doğanhisar”.
Doğanhisar became a district in 1957 and today it
governs 8 villages and 8 towns. The economy of district mostly depends
on agriculture and animal husbandry. By the reason of mountainous
structure there is no economic sector other than agriculture. Therefore
the development of district is very slow.
It is widely known for its mountains and plateaus.
There are also the glaives of Yunus Emre and Taptuk Emre, mosques,
historical ruins and natural beauties in this district.
EMİRGAZİ
Square Measure: 829 km²
Population:
17.301
Urban Population:
10.818
Rural Population:
6.483
Altitude: 962
m
Tablets found at the excavations in Eski Kışla
(Dikilitaş-Yukarıkışla) and Belkaya, show that the history of Emirgazi
goes back to Hittites. It took its name from Emirgazi Tomb.
The economy of district depends on agriculture and
animal husbandry. Because annual precipitation of Emirgazi is exiguous
and there is no river or pond within its borders, dry farming is made in
this district.
EREĞLİ
Square Measure: 2189 km²
Population:
128.106
Urban Population:
84.476
Rural Population:
43.630
Altitude:
1050 m
During the history, Ereğli hosted many civilizations
in Anatolia. The Ulu Mosque and The Rüstem Pasha Caravanserai are
important historical sites of Ereğli. The district is also known for
areas for mountain and hunting tourism. The sulphurized water of Akhüyük
is attractive for its travertine.
Agriculture and animal husbandry are the main
economic sectors of Ereğli. The Ivriz Dam, which locates at the Ivriz
River, is used for irrigation and drinking water. The agricultural
products of district are leguminous seeds,
industrial plants, fruits and vegetables. Cherries produced in Ereğli
are exported abroad.
GÜNEYSINIR
Square Measure:
395 km²
Population:
29.365
Urban Population:
11.806
Rural Population:
17.559
Altitude:
1100 m
Güneysınır became a district with the unification of
Karasınır and Güneybağ (Elmasun) towns in 1990. It governs 2 towns and
12 villages.
Güneysınır locates at 70 km to the south of
provincial centre, so its climate is more temperate than the other
districts. As result the forestry land is more at the eminence of
district. The economy of district is mostly depends on agriculture. In
this respect, dry farming, animal husbandry, viniculture and apiculture
are the means of subsistence in the district.
HADİM
Square Measure: 921 km²
Population:
69.141
Urban Population:
20.168
Rural Population:
48.973
Altitude:
1495 m
The
history of Hadim goes back to the
archaic period. Around the district there are
some remnants from the Roman and Byzantine era.
Located 120 km. to the south of the provincial
centre, it governs 32 villages and towns. The Turbe of Hz. Hadimi, who
has given his name to the district, Yerköpru Falls, a wonder of nature
and ancient ruins located in Bolat Valley and Bolat Plateu, rock tombs,
caves and plateus make this district attractive for tourists.
HALKAPINAR
Square Measure: 483 km²
Population:
6.269
Urban Population:
2.026
Urban Population:
4.243
Altitude: 1150 m
Halkapinar locates 168 km. to the east of the
provincial centre. While it was a town of Ereğli district, it became
district in 1991. Today it governs at total of 15 villages and towns.
Halkapınar is between the oldest settlement areas of
Anatolia. The Ivriz rock Relief is the first agricultural monument of
the world. Halkapınar is attractive with The Ivriz River and areas for
mountain tourism.
HÜYÜK
Square Measure: 448 km²
Population:
67.288
Urban Population:
11.068
Rural Population:
56.220
Altitude:
1245 m
The history of Hüyük begins with the Hittites in 2000
B.C. The most important trace from that time is Eflatun Pınarı Monument.
It became a district in 1987 and it governs 9 villages and 10 towns. The
main economic sectors of district are agriculture, trade, handwork,
mining and fishing.
Hüyük locates at Lake District. While the north and
east of it is enclosed with mountains, Beysehir Lake places at the south
of Hüyük. The district is very rich in terms of stream and the main
streams of it are Yenice, Eflatun Pınarı, Ozan, Pınarbaşı and Ilmen
streams.
ILGIN
Square Measure: 1394 km²
Population:
78.075
Urban Population:
26.586
Rural Population:
51.489
Altitude:
1092 m
In the archaic era, the name of Ilgın was Tyriracum
and it had a great importance because it located at the King’s Way. It
is famous with its mineral springs and thermal
and at the Seljuk’s era it was known as “Ab-ı
Germ”.
Ilgın locates 87 km. to the north-west of the
provincial centre. It governs 41 villages and towns. The Ilgın plain is
very fertile for agriculture and the main agricultural product is
fruits.
There are lots of historical mosques from Seljuk and
Ottoman Era. They are: Saadettin Isa Cupola, Mahmut Sultan Mosque,
1.Kılınç Arslan Mosque, Pir Hüseyin Bey Mosque, Kurşunlu Mosque. Besides
Caravansary, Bedesten and Handev-i Kandevi Tomb are the other touristic
places of Ilgın.
KADINHANI
Square Measure: 389 km²
Population:
41.892
Urban Population:
14.803
Rural Population:
27.089
Altitude:
1030 m
The old names of Kadınhanı were “Pira” in the
Byzantine era and “Saiteli” in the Ottoman era. Raziye Sultan from
Seljuk’s dynasty lived in Kadınhanı in 1256 and therefore it became
important for Seljuks.
Kadınhanı locates 60 km. to the north-west of the
provincial centre. It has been a district since 1919 and today it
governs 37 villages and 4 towns. The main economic sector is agriculture
and wheat, barley, gruel, pea and sugar beat are the agricultural
products of district. In the last years, watery farming has become
important in the district and therefore there has been a great increase
in productivity.
There are mosques, and Raziye Sultan Han after which
the district is named. Furthermore it is famous for its caves, Kestel
Fort, Kestel woods, which is known to be good for asthma patients, and
healthy mineral springs.
KARAPINAR
Square Measure: 3030 km²
Population:
59.823
Urban Population:
37.881
Rural Population:
21.942
Altitude: 995
m 
Karapınar locates 96 km. to the east of the
provincial centre. It became a district in 1868 with the name of
“Sultaniye”. Its name was changed to Karapınar in 1934. Today it governs
20 villages and towns.
The lands of Karapınar were clayey and sandy and the
erosion in the region has increased very much in the last years. Because
of the volcanic structure of Karapınar district, there are crater lakes.
Meke Crater Lake, a wonder of nature, The Acı Lake, The Cıralı Lake
which contains the ruins of an ancient city and The Meyil Lake are
important ones.
KARATAY
Square Measure: 1978 km²
Population:
218.985
Urban Population:
183.985
Rural Population:
35.000
Altitude:
1016 m
Karatay is one of the oldest districts of Konya with
its historical and social structure. The establishment of it goes back
to the prehistoric age. The majority of the buildings from the Seljuk
and Ottoman periods take place within this district.
As the central district of Konya, Karatay is
especially known with Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi. Mevlana Museum and the
Tombs of Mevlana and Şems-i Tebrizi attract native and foreign tourists
every time of the year and with this characteristic, Karatay district
contributes to the tourism of Konya.
KULU
Square Measure: 1521 km²
Population:
86.817
Urban Population:
33.336
Rural Population:
53.481
Altitude: 989
m
The history of Kulu is about 300 years and it was
established on the Drya Ruins at the classical age. Kulu was founded
during the Ottoman period. Afterwards, Kulu became subdistrict in 1926,
and district in 1954.
The district of Kulu locates on the Ankara-Konya
Highway and it is surrounded with Şerefli Koçhisar in the east,
Cihanbeyli – Haymana in the west, Ankara - Haymana in the north and
Cihanbeyli – Salt Lake in the south.
The Düden Lake, which locates at the east of Kulu and
consists 180 kind of bird, is one of the touristic places of Kulu. It is
also among the important places for hunting in Turkey. There are mounds
at various places in the district and in the Karacadağ town there are
also historical caves.
MERAM
Square Measure: 1949 km²
Population:
281.728
Urban Population:
241.256Q
Rural Population:
40.472
Altitude:
1016 m
Meram is one of the three central districts of Konya
and it took its name from Meram Vineyards. Meram became a central
district with the metropolis status of Konya in 1987.
It locates on the south and south-west of Konya. It
is surrounded with Karatay in the east, Beyşehir - Seydişehir in the
west, Selçuklu in the north and Çumra, Akören and Bozkır in the south.
While the north and west of district is surrounded with the mountains,
there is a wide plain in the south of it. The irrigation of this plain
is provided by the Altınapa Dam.
Meram hosts works from the Seljuk and Karamanoğulları
periods. It has known with green environment and picnic areas since
Seljuk era.
SARAYÖNÜ
Square Measure: 1088 km²
Population:
39.110
Urban Population:
12.221
Rural Population:
26.889
Altitude:
1055 m
Although there is no exact information about the
establishment of Sarayönü, it is accepted that, it has been a place of
settlement since the Hittite period. It became a district in 1959 and
today it has 7 town and 13 villages
Sarayönü
is 50 km far from Konya and it is surrounded with Altınekin in the east,
Kadınhanı in the west, Yunak in the north-west, Cihanbeyli in the north
and Selçuklu in the south. Its lands mostly locate on the Cihanbeyli
Plateaus and its economy depends on agriculture and animal husbandry.
The most cultivated products are wheat, barley, sugar beat, gruel,
onion, potato, apple, pear and grape. Cattle, sheep and chicken breeding
are the other economic fields in Sarayönü. Ladik town of Sarayönü is
famous for the carpets known as Ladik Rugs and it is one of the main
economic sectors of district.
SELÇUKLU
Square Measure: 2056 km²
Population:
365.805
Urban Population:
345.135
Rural Population:
20.670
Altitude:
1016 m
The historical, cultural, artistic, educational,
scientific and military life of Selçuklu district can not be considered
different from Konya. Selçuklu, took its name from Seljuks and one of
the three central districts of Konya.
It is a district undergoing a fast change and
development process. The three Organized Zones, Small Industry Sites and
Selçuk University Campus place at the Selçuklu district.
Some of the works from the Seljuk and Ottoman periods
locate within this district. There are many important historical
workings and remnants such as İnce Minare Madrasah, İnce Minare Stone
and Wood Carving Museum, Alaaddin Palace Remnants Sille, Kilistra etc.
in Selçuklu district.
SEYDİŞEHİR
Square Measure: 2207 km²
Population:
91.293
Urban Population:
53.186
Rural Population:
38.107
Altitude:
1150 m
The first settlement in and around Seydişehir goes
back to 5000 B.C. It became a district in 1915 and it governs 38
villages and towns.
Seydişehir locates 85 km to the south-west of the
provincial centre and it is on the road from Konya to
Antalya,
which was recently opened. It is surrounded with Çumra in the east,
Beyşehir in the north and Bozkır and Akseki in the south.
It is famous for The Seyyid Harun Veli Tomb and
mosque. The caves, lakes and historical ruins are also good for plateau
and mountain tourism.
The largest aluminum production plant of Turkey
locates in Seydişehir. Bauxite mine, produced in Madenli village of
Seydişehir, is processed in Eti Aluminum Fabric and exported to Europe.
TAŞKENT
Square Measure: 468 km²
Population:
53.635
Urban Population:
12.891
Rural Population:
40.744
Altitude:
1460 m
Taşkent locates 135 km to the south of the provincial
centre and it is 100 km far from Mediterranean Coast. Therefore it is
possible to see the compound of both Mediterranean and Terrestrial
Climate characteristics in this district.
It is proved with the historical documents that
Taşkent district is one of the oldest settlements in that region. It was
an important city for Karamanoğulları Principality. Until 1930, Taşkent
was known with the name of “Pirlerkondu” in the history. After that time
its name changed to Taşkent. It became a district in 1987 and today it
governs 4 towns and 5 villages.
TUZLUKÇU
Square Measure: 589 km²
Population:
9.909
Urban Population:
5.969
Rural Population:
3.940
Altitude:
1000 m
Tuzlukçu is 160 km far from Konya and it is
surrounded with Ilgın in the east, Akşehir Lake and Sultandağı in the
west, Yunak in the north and Akşehir in the south.
Tuzlukçu was officially accepted as district in 1990
and it governs 11 villages. The economy of the district does not develop
and it mostly depends on agriculture and animal husbandry.
In the district there are settlements from the Roman
Period. The pieces of sarcophagus collected around here are now
preserved in the garden of the Provincial Building.
YALIHÜYÜK
Square Measure: 81 km²
Population:
5.603
Urban Population:
5.368
Rural Population:
235
Altitude:
1002 m
Although there is no exact information about the
history of Yalıhüyük, some workings around the tumulus indicates that
the history of area goes back to Neolithic age. Yalıhüyük took its name
from the tumulus nearby the Suğla Lake and the tumulus and it’s around
was declared as “protected area”.
Yalıhüyük was officially accepted as district in
1990. It is 166 km far from Konya and it is surrounded with Bozkır in
the east, Akseki in the west, Seydişehir in the north and Ahırlı in the
south. The main economic sector of district is agriculture. In this
respect Suğla Canal of Yalihöyük is the critical factor for the
agricultural irrigation.
YUNAK
Square Measure: 3001 km²
Population:
43.115
Urban Population:
13.499
Rural Population:
29.616
Altitude:
1150 m
Yunak locates 189 km to the noerth-west of the
provincial centre and it is surrounded with Cihanbeyli and Sarayönü in
the east, Kadınhanı in the south-east, Tuzlukçu in the south-west, Ilgın
in the south, Afyonkarahisar in the west, Çeltik in the north and Ankara
in the north-east.
Yunak was officially accepted as district in 1953.
There are remnants of many civilizations such as Lydian, Romans and
Byzantines in Yunak district. The King Road of Lydian State goes through
this district. There are also grave monuments known as tumulus in the
area.
