Göktepe
Göktepe (former Fariske) is a belde (town) in Karaman Province, Turkey.
Göktepe (Fariske) | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Göktepe Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°38′N 32°37′E | |
| Country |  |
| Province | Karaman Province |
| District | Sarıveliler |
| Belde (town) | 1956 |
| Government | |
| • Body | Göktepe Municipality |
| Elevation | 1,335 m (4,380 ft) |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 2,071 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 70400 |
| Area code(s) | 0338 |
| Licence plate | 70 |
Geography
Göktepe is a belde (town) in Sarıveliler district which is a part of Karaman Province. At 36°38′N 32°37′E it is a mountain town in the Toros Mountains with an altitude of 1,600 metres (5,200 ft). Göktepe is quite detached from the main highways. The distance to Karaman is 170 kilometres (110 mi). The population was 2071[1] as of 2009.
History
There are ruins, caves, and tombs which show that the vicinity of the town was inhabited during the time of the Roman Empire. During the Ottoman Empire, the town was mentioned in the 17th century Seyahatname (travel book) of Evliya Çelebi. In 1956, Göktepe was declared a township.
Economy
Göktepe is a typical agricultural town. Main crops are apples, grapes, cherries and walnuts.[2]
Future
According to Sustainable development report prepared by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (Turkey) the projected population of Göktepe in 2025 is 10000. The present master plan of the town is found to be insufficient for the future expansion. A new plan is proposed for the future.[3]
References
- Statistical Institute page Archived 2012-04-25 at the Wayback Machine
- "Mayor's page {{in lang|tr}}". Archived from the original on 2010-12-08. Retrieved 2010-06-10.
- Mersin Karaman Bölgesi Planlama Bölgesi Çevre Düzeni Planı, TC Çevre ve Orman Bakanlığı p.35