Keçiborlu

Municipality in Isparta, Turkey From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Keçiborlu is a town in Isparta Province in the Mediterranean region of Turkey. It is the seat of Keçiborlu District.[2] Its population is 7,044 (2022).[1]

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CountryTurkey
Elevation
1,010 m (3,310 ft)
Population
(2022)[1]
7,044
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
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Keçiborlu
Municipality
Keçiborlu is located in Turkey
Keçiborlu
Keçiborlu
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 37°56′35″N 30°18′08″E
CountryTurkey
ProvinceIsparta
DistrictKeçiborlu
Government
 • MayorYusuf Murat Parlak (AKP)
Elevation
1,010 m (3,310 ft)
Population
 (2022)[1]
7,044
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
32700
Area code0246
Websitewww.keciborlu.bel.tr
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Map of Isparta districts with Keçiborlu on the far left.

Etymology

The town was known as Eudoxipolis (Ευδοξίπολη in Greek) during the Roman and early Byzantine periods. By the 12th century it was known as Sublaeum.[3]

History

Keçiborlu is known as the site where Atlasjet Flight 4203 crashed on November 30, 2007.

Economy

In the early 20th-century, sulphur was mined in the area.[4]

References

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