Başkışla, Karaman

Başkışla
Village
Başkışla is located in Turkey
Başkışla
Başkışla
Location in Turkey
Başkışla is located in Turkey Central Anatolia
Başkışla
Başkışla
Başkışla (Turkey Central Anatolia)
Coordinates: 37°06′43″N 32°57′41″E / 37.11194°N 32.96139°E / 37.11194; 32.96139
CountryTurkey
ProvinceKaraman
DistrictKaraman
Elevation
1,420 m (4,660 ft)
Population
 (2022)
312
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Area code0338

Başkışla is a village in Karaman District of Karaman Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 312 (2022).[2] Its altitude is 1,420 metres (4,660 ft). Its distance to Karaman is 30 kilometres (19 mi).

The village was founded in the 16th century as a Turkmen village. During the winters the village was used as the winter quarters for the travellers between Karaman and the mountain villages. In Turkish such places were called kışlak and the village was named Başkışlak. Later the last -k was dropped and the present name of the village is Başkışla.

Agriculture and animal husbandry are the chief sources of income in the village. Barley wheat and chickpea are main crops. Viticulture, poultry and sheep breeding are other economic activities.[3]

References

  1. ^ Köy, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  3. ^ Başkışla village page (in Turkish)