Ilısu, Aksaray Explained

Type:village
Province:Aksaray
District:Güzelyurt
Ilısu
Population Total:951
Population As Of:2021
Coordinates:38.2333°N 55°W
Elevation M:1330
Area Code:0382

Ilısu is a village in Güzelyurt District of Aksaray Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 951 (2021).[2] It is situated on the north of the river Melendiz.

Ilısu is a part of Ihlara Valley, a valley famous for historical ruins. There is a historical cave which houses a Roman bath and a Roman bridge as well as geothermal springs in the town.

History

The village has had the same name since 1919. The municipality status of the town, which became a municipality on 31 December 1987, ended in 2013 when its population fell below 2000 people.[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 2021. 12 January 2023 . TÜİK. tr . XLS.
  3. https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2012/12/20121206-1.htm Law No. 6360