Karaman, historically known as Laranda, is a city in south central Turkey, located in Central Anatolia, north of the Taurus Mountains, about 100 km (62 mi) south of Konya. It is the seat of Karaman Province and Karaman District. Its population is 175,390 (2022). The town lies at an average elevation of 1,039 m (3,409 ft). The Karaman Museum is one of the major sights.
Kılbasan is a village in Karaman District, Karaman Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,571 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).
Yeşildere is a village in Karaman District, Karaman Province, Turkey. Its population is 798 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).
Akçaşehir is a town (belde) in the Karaman District, Karaman Province, Turkey. Its population is 2,172 (2022). It is 45 kilometres (28 mi) northeast of Karaman. Akçaşehir is an old settlement. According to mayor's page the foundation date of the town may be 5000 years ago. During the early Middle Ages it was a part of the Byzantine Empire. However, there are only a few remains from the deep history. Various Turkmen tribes as well as a Pechenek tribe settled in Akçaşehir in the late 11th and 12th centuries. It was a part of Seljuks in the 13th century, a part of Karamanids in the 14th and early 15th centuries and later a part of Ottoman Empire. The town is situated in a vast plain. Traditional crops are cereals. But lately apple production is on the rise.
Madenşehri is a village in the Karaman District of Karaman Province, Turkey. Its population is 289 (2022). It is situated on the northern slopes of Karadağ, an extinct volcano, and is 42 kilometres (26 mi) north of the town of Karaman.
Sudurağı is a town (belde) in the Karaman District, Karaman Province, Turkey. Its population is 2,314 (2022). Situated in the vast Central Anatolia plains it is 20 kilometres (12 mi) north east of Karaman. The original settlement was nothing but a base to protect the caravan route during the Ottoman Empire era. After the Turkmens settlements the Sudurağı was declared a seat of township.
Kameni is a village in the Karaman District of Karaman Province, Turkey. Its population is 278 (2022). It is situated to the east of Karadağ an extinct volcano. Its distance to Karaman is 39 kilometres (24 mi). The village was founded in the 18th century by Bekdik tribe of Turkmens who had migrated from Kaman. The former name Gamani may refer to Kaman. Initially it was a neighbourhood of a nearby village. But in 1935 it was issued from the nearby village and was declared a village named Boyalıtepe referring to a hill in the village which is covered by rubia.
Ağaçyurdu is a village the Karaman District of Karaman Province, Turkey. Its population is 100 (2022). It is situated to the east of Turkish state highway D.715. Its distance to Karaman is 28 kilometres (17 mi). Major economic activity of the village is agriculture. Main crops are citrus and apple. Dairying is a secondary activity.
Adaköy is a village in the Karaman District of Karaman Province, Turkey. Its population is 174 (2022). It is situated in the mountainous area to the south east of Karaman. It is called Adaköy because it is almost surrounded by creeks. Its distance to Karaman is 65 kilometres (40 mi).
Dere is a village in the Karaman District of Karaman Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,173 (2022). It is situated to the south of Karaman and to the north of Gödet Dam reservoir. It is on the creek between Karaman and the dam and is named after the Turkish word for creek, Dere. Its distance to Karaman is 7 kilometres (4.3 mi).
Ağılönü is a village the Karaman District of Karaman Province, Turkey. Its population is 234 (2022). It is situated to the east of Karaman and to the South of Turkish state highway D.350 which connects Karaman to east. Its distance to Karaman is 17 kilometres (11 mi). Major economic activities of the village are agriculture and animal breeding.
Akçaalan is a village the Karaman District of Karaman Province, Turkey. Its population is 187 (2022). It is situated in the Taurus Mountains. Its distance to Karaman is 78 kilometres (48 mi). Major economic activities of the village are agriculture and animal breeding.
Çakırbağ is a village in the Bayburt District, Bayburt Province, Turkey. Its population is 128 (2021).
Kenan Karaman is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Bundesliga club Schalke 04 and the Turkey national team.
Bucakkışla is a village in Karaman District of Karaman Province, Turkey. Its population is 145 (2022).
Başkışla is a village in Karaman District of Karaman Province, Turkey. Its population is 312 (2022). Its altitude is 1,420 metres (4,660 ft). Its distance to Karaman is 30 kilometres (19 mi).
Beydili is a village in Karaman District of Karaman Province, Turkey. Its population is 182 (2022). Its distance to Karaman is 21 kilometres (13 mi). The name Beydili refers to a Turkmen tribe with the same name. Although initially they were nomadic, they were settled by the Ottoman government. The first written document about the Beydili village was dated 1845.
Çakırbağ is a village in the Bayramören District of Çankırı Province in Turkey. Its population is 71 (2021).
Alaçayır, formerly known as Conur, is a village in the Refahiye District of Erzincan Province in Turkey. The village is populated by Turks and had a population of 88 in 2022.
