Başkışla, Karaman Explained

Type:village
Province:Karaman
District:Karaman
Başkışla
Population Total:312
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:37.1119°N 32.9614°W
Elevation M:1420
Area Code:0338

Başkışla is a village in Karaman District of Karaman Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 312 (2022).[2] Its altitude is . Its distance to Karaman is .

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]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.e-icisleri.gov.tr/Anasayfa/MulkiIdariBolumleri.aspx Köy
  2. Web site: Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports. 13 March 2023. TÜİK. en. XLS.
  3. https://www.karamandan.com/Koyler-Baskisla_Koyu-h51045.html Başkışla village page