Kameni, Karaman

Kameni (formerly Boyalıtepe) is a village in the Karaman District of Karaman Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 278 (2022).[2] It is situated to the east of Karadağ an extinct volcano. Its distance to Karaman is 39 kilometres (24 mi). The village was founded in the 18th century by Bekdik tribe of Turkmens who had migrated from Kaman. The former name Gamani may refer to Kaman. Initially it was a neighbourhood of a nearby village. But in 1935 it was issued from the nearby village and was declared a village named Boyalıtepe referring to a hill in the village which is covered by rubia (Turkish: boyalık otu).

Kameni
Kameni is located in Turkey
Kameni
Kameni
Location in Turkey
Kameni is located in Turkey Central Anatolia
Kameni
Kameni
Kameni (Turkey Central Anatolia)
Coordinates: 37°29′N 33°17′E
CountryTurkey
ProvinceKaraman
DistrictKaraman
Elevation
1,010 m (3,310 ft)
Population
 (2022)
278
Time zoneTRT (UTC+3)
Postal code
70000
Area code0338

References

  1. Köy, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  2. "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
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