Ağlasun
Municipality in Burdur, Turkey / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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).
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Coordinates: 37°38′58″N 30°32′02″E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Burdur |
District | Ağlasun |
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• Mayor | Ali Ulusoy (AKP) |
Population (2021)[1] | 3,645 |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Postal code | 15500 |
Website | www |
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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]