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Karahisar

Denizli, Turkey · Asia

About Karahisar

Karahisar is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Kızılcabölük, 37km from Pamukkale.

Karahisar is a town located in Denizli, Turkey. With a population of 2,579, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Karahisar sits in Turkey, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Istanbul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Karahisar to your route.

About Karahisar

Karahisar (formerly: Karaasar) is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Tavas, Denizli Province, Turkey. Its population is 2,579 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde). It is situated along the Akçay creek, a tributary of Büyükmenderes River (historical Maeander). The distance to

Read more Tavas is 10 kilometres (6.2 mi). The settlement was founded in 1530s by nomadic Turkomans. The earlier name of the settlement Karaasar probably refers to Kara Fatma, the wife of the tribe. Gülfem one of the concubines of Suleyman I, the Ottoman sultan (also called the Magnificent) commissioned a mosque and a fountain in the settlement. In 1954 the settlement was declared a seat of township.

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Where is Karahisar located?

Karahisar is located in Denizli, Turkey, Asia. The coordinates are 37.6134 latitude, 28.9576 longitude.

What is the population of Karahisar?

Karahisar has a population of approximately 2,579 people, making it a town in Turkey.

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Quick Information

Population
2,579
Continent
Asia
Country
Turkey
Region
Denizli
Timezone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
37.6134, 28.9576

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Turkey

Police
155
Ambulance
112
Fire
110
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Karahisar

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Aphrodisias

Exquisitely preserved Greco-Roman city dedicated to Aphrodite, with a 30,000-seat stadium and dazzling marble sculpture: a quiet UNESCO detour off the Denizli–Aydın road.

23 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Pamukkale

Terraced white travertine pools filled with thermal water cascading down a hillside, resembling a frozen waterfall of cotton.

37 km · about 45 min drive

ancient ruins

Hierapolis

An ancient Greco-Roman spa city perched above Pamukkale's travertines, featuring an exceptionally preserved theatre and a vast necropolis.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Karahisar.

Kızılcabölük

🇹🇷 Turkey

5 km away

Yahşiler

🇹🇷 Turkey

8 km awayPop. 1,070

Tavas

🇹🇷 Turkey

11 km awayPop. 11,584

Pınarlar

🇹🇷 Turkey

16 km away

Ataeymir

🇹🇷 Turkey

19 km awayPop. 1,099

Denizli

🇹🇷 Turkey

21 km awayPop. 313,238

Kızılca

🇹🇷 Turkey

21 km away

Kale

🇹🇷 Turkey

22 km awayPop. 7,255

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