Yeşilova, Aksaray Explained

Type:municipality
Province:Aksaray
District:Aksaray
Yeşilova
Population Total:3,917
Population As Of:2021
Coordinates:38.4°N 83°W
Other Name:Acem
Elevation M:1055
Postal Code:68180
Area Code:0382

Yeşilova (former Acem) is a town (belde) and municipality in the Aksaray District, Aksaray Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 3,917 (2021).[2] At 38.4°N 83°W it is to Aksaray. The settlement was founded in 1517 by a small Turkmen clan from Iran. Iran is also known as Acem and the settlement was named accordingly. The mound near the settlement was named as Acemhöyük, which is now thought to be the tumulus of Purushanda an ancient settlement. In 1928 Yeşilova was declared a township.

Notes and References

  1. https://www.e-icisleri.gov.tr/Anasayfa/MulkiIdariBolumleri.aspx Belde
  2. Web site: Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2021. 12 January 2023 . TÜİK. tr . XLS.