Göktepe


Göktepe is a belde in Karaman Province, Turkey.

Geography

Göktepe is a belde in Sarıveliler district which is a part of Karaman Province. At it is a mountain town in the Toros Mountains with an altitude of. Göktepe is quite detached from the main highways. The distance to Karaman is. The population was 2071 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 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.

Future

According to Sustainable development report prepared by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry 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.