Konaklı (formerly Şarapsa and Telatiye) is a town in Alanya district of Antalya Province, Turkey.
Konaklı | |
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Town | |
![]() ![]() Konaklı Location in Turkey | |
Coordinates: 36°35′N 31°53′E | |
Country | ![]() |
Province | Antalya Province |
District | Alanya |
Elevation | 20 m (55 ft) |
Population (2012) | |
• Total | 13,563 |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | 07490 |
Area code(s) | 0242 |
Licence plate | 07 |
Konaklı is a coastal town in Alanya district of Antalya Province. At 36°35′N 31°53′E it is on Turkish state highway D.400 which runs from west to east in south Turkey. Distance to downtown Alanya is 12.6 kilometres (7.8 mi), to Antalya is 124 kilometres (77 mi), to Antalya International Airport is 115 kilometres (71 mi), and to Alanya-Gazipaşa International Airport is 54 kilometres (34 mi). The population of Konaklı was 13,563 as of 2012.[1]
There are ruins of the Roman city Augae in the vicinity. The road constructed by the Seljuk sultan Alaattin Keykubat I connecting Alanya to Konya and the Şarapsa Han built by Seljuk sultan Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev II (both in the 13th century) are in the vicinity.
In 1992, Konaklı was declared a seat of township.[2]
The town economy depends highly on tourism. There are over fifteen 5-star beach resorts in the town.
Greenhouse agriculture and banana plantations are other profitable sectors.[2]
Healthcare in the town is mainly provided by two organizations: