Akşehir
District and municipality in Konya, Turkey / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other uses, see Akşehir (disambiguation).
Akşehir is a municipality and district of Konya Province, Turkey.[2] Its area is 895 km2,[3] and its population is 93,965 (2022).[1] It was known historically as Philomelium.[4]
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Akşehir | |
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District and municipality | |
Coordinates: 38°21′27″N 31°24′59″E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Konya |
Government | |
• Mayor | Salih Akkaya (AKP) |
Area | 895 km2 (346 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,025 m (3,363 ft) |
Population (2022)[1] | 93,965 |
• Density | 100/km2 (270/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Area code | 0332 |
Climate | Csa |
Website | www |
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The town is situated at the edge of a fertile plain, on the north side of the Sultan Mountains.[5] Its elevation is 1,025 m (3,363 ft).[6]