Güney, Burdur Explained

Type:village
Province:Burdur
District:Yeşilova
Güney
Population Total:1067
Population As Of:2021
Coordinates:37.5°N 62°W
Elevation M:1030
Postal Code:15520
Area Code:0248

Güney is a village in Yeşilova District of Burdur Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 1,067 (2021).[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[3] It is situated west of Salda Lake. Distance to Yeşilova is and to Burdur is .

The area around Güney was inhabited during Lydian and Roman era. The early Turkish settlements which were founded in the second half of the 11th century were ruined during the First Crusade. After the crusades the present town which is more secluded was founded. Another advantage of the town is the mountain system which blocks the north winds (The name of the town Güney means south).[4] The main economic activity of the town is agriculture. Cereals, grapes and sugar beet are the main crops. Beehiving and dairying are other activities.

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 2021. 30 January 2023 . TÜİK. tr . XLS.
  3. https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2012/12/20121206-1.htm Law No. 6360
  4. Web site: Mayor's page . tr . 2011-11-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120104230618/http://www.burduryesilovaguney.bel.tr/index.php?page=guney . 2012-01-04 . dead .