Ağlasun | |
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Coordinates: 37°38′58″N 30°32′02″E / 37.64944°N 30.53389°ECoordinates: 37°38′58″N 30°32′02″E / 37.64944°N 30.53389°E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Burdur |
Government | |
• Mayor | Aydın Kaplan |
• Kaymakam | Oğuzhan Bulut |
Area | |
• District | 310.11 km2 (119.73 sq mi) |
Population (2012) | |
• Urban | 3,981 |
• District | 8,843 |
• District density | 29/km2 (74/sq mi) |
Post code | 15500 |
Website | www |
Ağlasun (from Greek Αγαλασσός Agalassos, in turn from Koine Greek Σαγαλασσός Sagalassos, in turn from Hittite Salawassa) is a town and district of Burdur Province in the Mediterranean region of Turkey. The mayor is Aydın Kaplan (MHP).
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.