Yollarbaşı

Yollarbaşı
(İlisira)
Town
Yollarbaşı

Location in Turkey

Coordinates: 37°12′N 33°02′E / 37.200°N 33.033°E / 37.200; 33.033Coordinates: 37°12′N 33°02′E / 37.200°N 33.033°E / 37.200; 33.033
Country  Turkey
Province Karaman Province
District Karaman central district
Elevation 1,040 m (3,410 ft)
Population (2010)
 • Total 1,200
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 70170
Area code(s) 0338
Licence plate 70

Yollarbaşı (former İlisira) is a belde (town) in the central district (Karaman) of Karaman Province, Turkey. Situated 37°12′N 33°02′E / 37.200°N 33.033°E / 37.200; 33.033 it is 18 kilometres (11 mi) west of Karaman on the state highway which connects Karaman to Konya. The population of Yollarbaşı is 1,200 as of 2010.[1] Yollarbaşı is an old settlement. It was probably founded during Phrygian era. During the Roman era it was a city of Isaura. Although not supported by sources, the town people believe that the town may be Lystra, one of the important cities which Paul the Apostle visited.[2] There are six church ruins in the town. Yollarbaşı is a typical Central Anatolian town where the main economic activity is agriculture.

Future

According to Sustainable development report prepared by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (Turkey) the projected population of Yollarbaşı in 2025 is 5500. Only minor revision is needed in the present master plan of the town is for the future expansion.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Statistical Institute
  2. ↑ Town page (Turkish)
  3. ↑ Mersin Karaman Bölgesi Planlama Bölgesi Çevre Düzeni Planı, TC Çevre ve Orman Bakanlığı p.37
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