Yeşilova, Aksaray
| Yeşilova (Acem) | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Yeşilova Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 38°24′N 33°50′E / 38.400°N 33.833°ECoordinates: 38°24′N 33°50′E / 38.400°N 33.833°E | |
| Country |
 Turkey |
| Province | Aksaray Province |
| District | Aksaray central district |
| Elevation | 1,055 m (3,460 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 4,218 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 68180 |
| Area code(s) | 382 |
| Licence plate | 68 |
Yeşilova (former Acem) is a belde (town) in the central district of Aksaray Province, Turkey. At 38°24′N 33°50′E / 38.400°N 33.833°E it is 18 kilometres (11 mi) to Aksaray. The population of the town is 4218[1] as of 2010. 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 de:Acemhöyük, which is now thoıught to be the tumulus of Purushanda an ancient settlement. In 1928 Yeşilova was declared a township.
References
- ↑ "Population of city, towns and villages - 2011". Turkish Statistical Institute. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
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