Bucakkışla, Karaman

Bucakkışla
Village
Bucakkışla is located in Turkey
Bucakkışla
Bucakkışla
Location in Turkey
Bucakkışla is located in Turkey Central Anatolia
Bucakkışla
Bucakkışla
Bucakkışla (Turkey Central Anatolia)
Coordinates: 36°57′14″N 33°01′36″E / 36.95389°N 33.02667°E / 36.95389; 33.02667
CountryTurkey
ProvinceKaraman
DistrictKaraman
Population
 (2022)
145
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
70000
Area code0338

Bucakkışla is a village in Karaman District of Karaman Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 145 (2022).[2]

Geography

Bucakkışla is on the way connecting Karaman to Ermenek. Its distance to Karaman is 41 km (25 mi) The average elevation of the village with respect to sea level is 450 m (1,480 ft).[3] Göksu River runs south of Bucakkışla.

Population

The population of Bucakkışla consists of Yörüks (nomadic Oghuz Turks). Most of them are probably of Bıçakçı tribe. During the early Ottoman Empire era, they initially used the location as their winter quarters, and in the 19th century Bucakkışla became their permanent settlement. Although the village was declared a bucak center in 1930, which is administratively more important than a village, the population declined towards the end of the 20th century because of migration to cities.[3]

Economy

Main economic activity is greenhouse vegetable and fruit growing. Pomegranate, fig and olive are among the main products.

See also

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. ^ a b Karaman page (in Turkish)