Hasanpaşa

Hasanpaşa is a small belde (town) in Tefenni district of Burdur Province, Turkey. It is situated at 37°15′N 29°53′E. The distance to Tefenni is 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) and to Burdur is 92 kilometres (57 mi). The population of Hasanpaşa was 877 [1] as of 2013. The town was founded by Kınalı tribe of Turkmens. It was a part of Hamidoğlu Beylik in the early 14th century. The local governor of the settlement was a certain Hasan Pasha who subdued the bandits around the settlement and the settlement was named accordingly.[2] In 1331 Hasanpaşa became a part of the Ottoman Empire. In 1993 Hasanpaşa was declared a seat of township. Major economic sectors of the town is agriculture and animal husbandry. Cereals and sugar beet are the main crops. Wood preservation factory "Ramtaş" also contributes to town economy.

Hasanpaşa
Town
Hasanpaşa
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 37°15′N 29°53′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceBurdur Province
DistrictTefenni
Elevation
1,250 m (4,100 ft)
Population
 (2013)
  Total877
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
15660
Area code(s)0248
Licence plate15

References

  1. "Statistical Institute". Archived from the original on 2015-01-24. Retrieved 2015-01-23.
  2. Mayor's page (in Turkish)
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