Karaman Province

The Karaman Province spreads across 9,237 square kilometers at the northern foot of the Taurus Mountains, encompassing both urban centers and rural landscapes.

The region transformed from ancient Laranda to Karaman in 1256 when Karaman Bey established control, marking the emergence of the Karamanid dynasty.

The province holds distinction for being the first location in Anatolia to declare Turkish as its official language in 1277, celebrated annually on May 13.

The administrative region maintains its capital in Karaman city, located 100 kilometers south of Konya, with a population exceeding 252,000 inhabitants.

The territory contains the Binbir Kilise archaeological site, featuring early Christian church ruins scattered across the volcanic slopes of Mount Karadag.

Location: Turkey

Capital city: Karaman

Part of: Konya Subregion

Website: http://karaman.gov.tr

GPS coordinates: 37.01667,33.08333

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:41