Balkusan (formerly called Balgusan, Balkasun) is a village in Ermenek district of Karaman Province, Turkey. It is situated in a high plateau of the Taurus Mountains at 36°46′N 32°53′E. Distance to Ermenek is 22 kilometres (14 mi). The population of the town is 211[1] as of 2014. The origin of the village residents are Turkmens of Afshar tribe who had migrated from the Central Asia in the Medieval Age. The name of the village may refer to Balasagun, a historical city in Kyrgyzstan. The village was a more important place in the Medieval Age. The tombs of Karaman Bey and Mahmut Bey, beys of Karamanoğlu beylik are in the village. Main economic activity of the village is agriculture. Beehiving is another important activity.

Balkusan
Village
Balkusan Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°46′N 32°53′E
Country	Turkey
Province	Karaman Province
District	Ermenek
Elevation	1,600 m (5,250 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	218
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code	70400
Area code(s)	0338
Licence plate	70

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