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).
Ağlasun | |
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View of Ağlasun from Sagalassos. | |
Ağlasun | |
| Coordinates: 37°38′58″N 30°32′02″E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Burdur |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Aydın Kaplan |
| • Kaymakam | Oğuzhan Bulut |
| Area | |
| • District | 310.11 km2 (119.73 sq mi) |
| Population (2012)[2] | |
| • Urban | 3,981 |
| • District | 8,843 |
| • District density | 29/km2 (74/sq mi) |
| Post code | 15500 |
| Website | www.aglasun.bel.tr |
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]
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