Eminler, Karaman

Eminler is a village in the central district (Karaman) of Karaman Province, Turkey. At 37°20′N 33°06′E it is situated to the west of Karadağ, an excint volcano. Its distance to Karaman is 22 kilometres (14 mi). The population of the village was 135 [1] as of 2011. A tumulus in the village indicate that the village was an ancient settlement which was abandoned. The present village was founded by Circassians from the Caucasus after the ethnic cleansing of Circassians by the Russian Empire in the second half of the 19th century. The main economic activities of the village are agriculture and animal breeding. Main crops are cereals.

Eminler
Village
Eminler
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 37°20′N 33°06′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceKaraman Province
DistrictKaraman central district
Elevation
1,020 m (3,345 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total135
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
70000
Area code(s)0338
Licence plate70

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