SARAYÖNÜ
It is known that the Hittites lived in the settlement area of ​​the district about 4,000 years ago. Later, the district passed under the rule of Phrygians and Byzantines. During the Seljuk and Ottoman times, it became a completely Turkish homeland. According to the historical information about the establishment of the district, the district was formed by the union of two townspeople known as Saiteli and Bosokili (Öziçi). have led. It is estimated that these lairs, which are known as Tolabası, were used both as shelters and residences at that time. The name of the district is connected to these dens. Because of these dens, it was called "SARAYINI", and this name was changed to "SARAYÖNÜ" over time. The district was developed around the Pir Hüseyin Mosque in the past, but its shift to today's city center was with the passing of the railway in 1896. While Sarayönü was previously a sub-district of the Kadınhanı district, it became a district in 1959.

Its area is 770 km2. It is 1068 meters above sea level and is adjacent to Selçuklu (53 km) in the south, Cihanbeyli (109 km) in the north, Kadınhanı (42 km) in the west and Altınekin (42 km) in the east.

Our region is plain in terms of surface forms. The lands of the district are on the plains in the southern extension of the Cihanbeyli plateau. It is surrounded by the Ladik (Halıcı) mountains of Sultandağı, a branch of the Western Taurus Mountains, from the south. These mountains, which extend in the east-west direction, are at an altitude of between 1,800 and 1,900 meters. There is no stream as a major surface water source in the district. In the center, there is the Beşpınar water, which comes to the surface as a source in the place called Beşgöz, which reaches the ground from precipitation and some slopes.

Agriculture and animal husbandry are carried out in Sarayönü. Generally, cereals and pulses are cultivated.

One of the important people of Sarayönü district is Ladikli Hacı Ahmed Ağa (1888-1969), one of the parents of Konya.