Sazlıca is a town (belde) in the Niğde District, Niğde Province, Turkey.[2] Its population is 3,898 (2022).[1] It is on the Turkish state highway D.805 which connects Niğde to Çukurova (Adana, Mersin etc.) It is only 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of Niğde. Although very close to Niğde, the town is not merged to city because a semiopen prison is situated just between the town and Niğde.[3] However lately some Niğde residents began to build summer houses around Sazlıca. Like most towns around main economic activity of the town is agriculture.

Sazlıca
Sazlıca in the snow
Sazlıca in the snow
Sazlıca is located in Turkey
Sazlıca
Sazlıca
Location in Turkey
Sazlıca is located in Turkey Central Anatolia
Sazlıca
Sazlıca
Sazlıca (Turkey Central Anatolia)
Coordinates: 37°54′N 34°38′E / 37.900°N 34.633°E / 37.900; 34.633
CountryTurkey
ProvinceNiğde
DistrictNiğde
Elevation
1,210 m (3,970 ft)
Population
 (2022)[1]
3,898
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
51000
Area code0388

References

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  1. ^ a b "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  2. ^ Belde Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  3. ^ Mayor's page (in Turkish)