Yusufça

Yusufça (former: Yusufçuk) is a town (belde) in the Bucak District, Burdur Province, Turkey. Its population is 2,336 (2021). It is situated in the northern slopes of Toros Mountains. The distance to Gölhisar is 8 km. According to town page, the settlement was founded in 1777 by Turkmens. The name Yusufçuk refers to a certain Yusuf who controlled the main water resource of the area in the 18th century. In 1972, Yusufçuk was declared a seat of township. Main economic sector is farming. Tomatoes, carrots and various other crops are produced. There is also some light industry in the town.