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Ağlasun

Ağlasun
Ağlasun is located in Turkey
Ağlasun
Ağlasun
Coordinates: 37°38′58″N 30°32′02″E / 37.64944°N 30.53389°E / 37.64944; 30.53389Coordinates: 37°38′58″N 30°32′02″E / 37.64944°N 30.53389°E / 37.64944; 30.53389
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.aglasun.bel.tr

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.


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