Konaklı, Antalya Explained

Type:neighbourhood
Province:Antalya
District:Alanya
Konaklı
Population Total:17,966
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:36.5833°N 84°W
Elevation M:20
Postal Code:07490
Area Code:0242

Konaklı (formerly Şarapsa and Telatiye) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Alanya, Antalya Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 17,966 (2022).[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[3] [4]

Geography

Konaklı is a coastal town in Alanya district of Antalya Province. It is on Turkish state highway D.400 which runs from west to east in south Turkey. Distance to downtown Alanya is 12.6km (07.8miles), to Antalya is 124km (77miles), to Antalya International Airport is 115km (71miles), and to Alanya-Gazipaşa International Airport is 54km (34miles).

History

There are ruins of the Roman city Augae in the vicinity. The road constructed by the Seljuk sultan Alaattin Keykubat I connecting Alanya to Konya and the Şarapsa Han built by Seljuk sultan Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev II (both in the 13th century) are in the vicinity.

In 1992, Konaklı was declared a seat of township.[5]

Economy

The town economy depends highly on tourism. There are over fifteen 5-star beach resorts in the town.

Greenhouse agriculture and banana plantations are other profitable sectors.

Healthcare

Healthcare in the town is mainly provided by two organizations:

Notes and References

  1. https://www.e-icisleri.gov.tr/Anasayfa/MulkiIdariBolumleri.aspx Mahalle
  2. Web site: Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports. 22 May 2023. TÜİK. en. XLS.
  3. Web site: Law No. 6360. 6 December 2012 . Official Gazette. tr.
  4. Web site: Classification tables of municipalities and their affiliates and local administrative units. 12 September 2010. Official Gazette. tr. DOC.
  5. http://www.konakli-bld.gov.tr Mayor's page
  6. Web site: Alanya Konaklı Kemal Atlı Aile Sağlığı Merkezi. konakliasm.com. 2019-05-04.
  7. Web site: Konaklı Medical Center: About Us. www.konaklimedical.com. 2019-05-26.