Yollarbaşı Explained

Type:village
Province:Karaman
District:Karaman
Yollarbaşı
Population Total:971
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:37.2°N 35°W
Elevation M:1040
Postal Code:70170
Area Code:0338

Yollarbaşı (former İlisira) is a village in the Karaman District of Karaman Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 971 (2022).[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[3] It is west of Karaman on the state highway D.715 which connects Karaman to Konya. Yollarbaşı is an old settlement. It was probably founded during the Phrygian era. During the Roman era it was a city of Isaura. Although not supported by sources, the town people believe that the town may be Lystra, one of the important cities which Paul the Apostle visited.[4] Modern scholars place the ancient town of Ilistra at or near Yollarbaşı. There are six church ruins in the town. Yollarbaşı is a typical Central Anatolian town where the main economic activity is agriculture.

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.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2012/12/20121206-1.htm Law No. 6360
  4. http://www.yollarbasi.com/tarihce.html Town page