Güneyboundir is 75 km from Konya, 11 km from Konya-Karaman D715 highway. The two settlements that make up the town center located in the west are the villages known as Karasinir and Elmasun during the Ottoman period. Records of both villages can be found in the Accounting Book dated 1531 and the cadastral registers dated 1584. In addition, Elmasun is shown on various maps prepared by Western geographers in the 19th century, for example on the Asia Minor map of 1851 published by Tallis. During the republican period, both villages were first connected to the Bozkır district, then in 1955, they were connected to the Çumra district.

With the Law No. 3644 on the Establishment of 130 Districts published in the Official Gazette dated 20.05.1990 and numbered 20523, the legal entity of Güneybağ and Karasinir Municipalities was abolished on May 09, 1990 and a single municipality was established with the name "Guneysinir". Karasinir, Güneybağ and Emirhan became the districts of the district. The district center was formed with the relocation of the district administration buildings to the area at a common distance between Karasinir and Güneybağ Neighborhoods.

The fact that the remains of pots, pots, bricks and metalware made of ancient earth have emerged from the mound, known as "Gavur Hound" and "Güdelesin" among the people, and from some villages in the vicinity; indicates that the settled life in the district started in ancient times. In Bilge Umar's Historical Names in Turkey, the etymology of the name Elmasun is based on the Luwian language that dominated Central Anatolia before the Hittites.

The district was established at the foot of the Taurus Mountains. There are forests and plateaus on the hills and wide plains below. District forests are covered with juniper, oak and pine trees. Its plains are covered with fertile agricultural lands. The settlement of the district is in the region at the end point of the mountain range and the starting point of the plain. For this reason, there are all kinds of natural structures such as mountains, forests and plains in the district. Precipitation that falls as snow in winter is in the form of rain in spring and autumn. Göksu Waterfall is within the borders of our district and there are also 4 ponds in the district. These; Kızılöz, Mehmetali, Aydoğmuş, Bardas Ponds. It is under construction in Güneysinir Pond.

The most important source of income of Güneysinder district is agriculture. The product pattern of our district consists of wheat, barley, chickpea, zucchini, sunflower, bean, vineyard and fruit fields. Livestock is the second source of income for the people after agriculture. Cows, sheep, goats, chickens and turkeys are raised. There are modern cattle breeding, egg and hatching poultry facilities owned by the private sector in the district, and beekeeping is also an important source of income.

HISTORICAL AND TOURISTIC PLACES

YERKOPRU WATERFALL (GOKSU)

Yerköprü (Göksu) Waterfall is on the border of our county and Hadim county, and the road to the waterfall passes through our county. Göksu Waterfall is a natural wonder and is one of the places worth seeing. The waterfall is 45 kilometers from Güneysinir and 110 kilometers from Konya. The magnificent waterfall, flowing from a height of 20 meters and gliding towards the Mediterranean, has a beauty that fascinates those who see it.

GÜVERCİNLİK CAVE

It is located in Güneybağ neighborhood of Güneysinder. The vertical cave, located at an altitude of 1,090 meters, is located at a depth of 130 meters. The hall part of the cave is 346 meters long. The cave consists of two parts. The first is the vertical part, which shows fossil features and includes descents of approximately 40, 25, 20, and 30 meters; The other is the living room. The floor of the giant hall at 130 meters is covered with mud and bat dung. It is stated that the hall, which is reached after descending 130 meters, is the largest hall in vertical caves in Europe and Turkey. In the cave; A wide variety of formations such as curtain formations, flag and wall stalactites, cave milks are encountered. It was explored and mapped by the Cave Research Association (MAD). The cave can be visited by professional cavers.

MONUMENTAL TREE (THE THOUSAND YEARS OLD)

There is a registered Monumental Tree (Juniper Tree) over a thousand years old in our Bardas Neighborhood. Only 13 people can walk around the monumental juniper tree with their arms wide open. With a crown circumference of 52 meters, the height of the tree was 13 meters. Root length reaches up to 800 meters. The Monument Tree still stands in all its splendor.

 

AKKISLA HIGHLAND REFERENCE AREA

It is 3 km from our Güneybağ Neighborhood. Akkışla Plateau Picnic and Recreation Area; It is the most preferred picnic and recreation area by picnickers due to its lush juniper and thorn trees, natural water resources, air, and calm and relaxing environment. Akkışla plateau picnic and recreation area; There are bungalow rental houses, fountains, WC, picnic areas, sports field. It is an extremely suitable place as a camping place for sports activities.

AĞAÇ OBA KABAKBAŞ PICNIC AREA

Kabakbaş Picnic Area located in our Ağaçoba Neighborhood, clean air, natural water resources, asphalt