Karaman

Karaman, historically known as Laranda (Greek: Λάρανδα), 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.

Karaman
Municipality
View from Karaman Castle
Karaman
Location in Turkey
Karaman
Karaman (Turkey Central Anatolia)
Coordinates: 37°10′55″N 33°13′05″E
CountryTurkey
ProvinceKaraman
DistrictKaraman
Government
  MayorSavaş Kalaycı (MHP)
Elevation
1,039 m (3,409 ft)
Population
 (2022)
175,390
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
70000
Area code0338
Websitewww.karaman.bel.tr
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