Konaklı, Antalya
| Konaklı | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
 | |
  Konaklı Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°35′N 31°53′E / 36.583°N 31.883°ECoordinates: 36°35′N 31°53′E / 36.583°N 31.883°E | |
| Country |
 Turkey |
| Province | Antalya Province |
| District | Alanya |
| Elevation | 20 m (55 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 13,563 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 07490 |
| Area code(s) | 0242 |
| Licence plate | 07 |
Konaklı (former Şarapsa and Telatiye) is a town in Antalya Province, Turkey.
Geography
Konaklı is a coastal town in Alanya district of Antalya Province. At 36°35′N 31°53′E / 36.583°N 31.883°E it is on Turkish state highway 
which runs from west to east in south Turkey. Distance to Alanya is 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) and to Antalya is 130 kilometres (81 mi). The population of Konaklı was 13563 [1] as of 2012.
History
There are ruins of the Roman city Augea in the vicinity. The road constructed by the Seljuk sultan Alaattin Keykubat I connecting Alanya to Konya and the Şarapsa Han built by Seljuk sultan Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev II (both in the 13th century) are in the vicinity. In 1992, Konaklı was declared a seat of township.[2]
Economy
The town economy depends highly on beach tourism. There are fifteen 5-star hotels in the town. Green house agriculture and banana plantations are other profitable sectors.[2]
References
- ↑ "Turkstat". Turkish Statistical Institute. Retrieved 2015.
- 1 2 Mayor's page (Turkish)