Selçuklu
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District and municipality
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Location in Turkey Show map of TurkeySelçuklu (Turkey Central Anatolia) Show map of Turkey Central Anatolia | |
Coordinates: 37°52′53″N 32°29′32″E / 37.88139°N 32.49222°E / 37.88139; 32.49222 | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Konya |
Government | |
• Mayor | Ahmet Pekyatırmacı (AKP) |
Area | 1,931 km2 (746 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,020 m (3,350 ft) |
Population
(2022)[1]
| 690,667 |
• Density | 360/km2 (930/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Area code | 0332 |
Website | www |
Selçuklu is a municipality and districtofKonya Province, Turkey.[2] Its area is 1,931 km2,[3] and its population is 690,667 (2022).[1] Selçuklu is one of the central districts of Konya, along with the districts of Karatay and Meram. It covers the northwestern part of the agglomeration of Konya and the adjacent countryside.
Between 2004 and 2006, a study was carried out of plants in the district in the area of the Başarakavak and Tatköy neighborhoods, and the Altınapa Dam. Two species are listed as 'Endangered' according to the IUCN Red List: Clypeola ciliata (Boiss) and Silene lycaonica (Chowdh). Also listed as 'Vulnerable' were Iris stenophylla and Centaurea bourgaei (Boiss).[4][5]
The Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden, opened in 2015, is a major tourist attraction.[6]
There are 73 neighbourhoods in Selçuklu District:[7]
Neighbourhoods of Selçuklu District
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