Yollarbaşı
| Yollarbaşı (İlisira) | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Yollarbaşı Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 37°12′N 33°02′E / 37.200°N 33.033°ECoordinates: 37°12′N 33°02′E / 37.200°N 33.033°E | |
| Country |
 Turkey |
| Province | Karaman Province |
| District | Karaman central district |
| Elevation | 1,040 m (3,410 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,200 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 70170 |
| Area code(s) | 0338 |
| Licence plate | 70 |
Yollarbaşı (former İlisira) is a belde (town) in the central district (Karaman) of Karaman Province, Turkey. Situated 37°12′N 33°02′E / 37.200°N 33.033°E it is 18 kilometres (11 mi) west of Karaman on the state highway 
which connects Karaman to Konya. The population of Yollarbaşı is 1,200 as of 2010.[1] Yollarbaşı is an old settlement. It was probably founded during 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.[2] There are six church ruins in the town. Yollarbaşı is a typical Central Anatolian town where the main economic activity is agriculture.
Future
According to Sustainable development report prepared by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (Turkey) the projected population of Yollarbaşı in 2025 is 5500. Only minor revision is needed in the present master plan of the town is for the future expansion.[3]
References
- ↑ Statistical Institute Archived April 25, 2012, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ Town page (Turkish) Archived January 24, 2012, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ Mersin Karaman Bölgesi Planlama Bölgesi Çevre Düzeni Planı, TC Çevre ve Orman Bakanlığı p.37