Akşehir, Administrative district center in Konya Province, Turkey.
Located at an elevation of 1,025 meters, Akşehir extends across 895 square kilometers of land within southwestern Turkey's Konya Province.
Initially named Philomelium during the Greco-Roman period, Akşehir functioned as a crucial point along the ancient highway connecting Ephesus to eastern regions.
The town maintains the tomb of Nasreddin Hoca, a significant Turkish folklore figure, and celebrates his legacy with annual festivities from July 5 to 10.
Akşehir contains multiple neighborhoods including Altuntaş, Atakent, and Çakıllar, with a total population reaching approximately 68,833 residents as of 2022.
The district borders Lake Akşehir, a tectonic freshwater lake that spans 350 square kilometers and reaches depths of 7 meters.
Location: Konya Province
Elevation above the sea: 1,025 m
Website: http://www.aksehir.gov.tr/
Website: http://aksehir.gov.tr
GPS coordinates: 38.35917,31.41639
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:56
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