Ortaca (Turkish pronunciation: [oɾtadʒa]) is a municipality and district of Muğla Province, Turkey.[2] Its area is 285 km2, and its population is 54,478 (2022).[3][1] Formerly a township part of Köyceğiz district, it was made into a separate district in 1987.[4]

Ortaca
Map showing Ortaca District in Muğla Province
Map showing Ortaca District in Muğla Province
Ortaca is located in Turkey
Ortaca
Ortaca
Location in Turkey
Ortaca is located in Turkey Aegean
Ortaca
Ortaca
Ortaca (Turkey Aegean)
Coordinates: 36°50′20″N 28°45′52″E / 36.83889°N 28.76444°E / 36.83889; 28.76444
CountryTurkey
ProvinceMuğla
Government
 • MayorAlim Uzundemir (MHP)
Area
285 km2 (110 sq mi)
Elevation
29 m (95 ft)
Population
 (2022)[1]
54,478
 • Density190/km2 (500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
48600
Area code0252
Websitewww.ortaca.bel.tr

Ortaca's economy is based on agriculture. It lies midway between Dalaman and Köyceğiz. Its name literally means "the town in the middle," possibly a reference to its location in the middle of the surrounding plain. The town's economy largely depends on its tomatoes, citrus fruits, cotton, and pomegranates.

Composition

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There are 27 neighbourhoods in Ortaca District:[5]

  • Akıncı
  • Arıkbaşı
  • Atatürk
  • Bahçelievler
  • Beşköprü
  • Çaylı
  • Cumhuriyet
  • Dalaklı
  • Dalyan
  • Dereköy
  • Dikmekavak
  • Ekşiliyurt
  • Eskiköy
  • Fevziye
  • Gökbel
  • Gölbaşı
  • Güzelyurt
  • Karaburun
  • Karadonlar
  • Kemaliye
  • Mergenli
  • Okçular
  • Sarıgerme
  • Tepearası
  • Terzialiler
  • Yerbelen
  • Yeşilyurt

Education

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There are two kindergartens, 15 primary schools, 10 secondary schools, 5 high schools, one public education center, one special education practice school affiliated with Ministry of National Education in the district.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  2. ^ Büyükşehir İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  3. ^ "İl ve İlçe Yüz ölçümleri". General Directorate of Mapping. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  4. ^ "İl İdaresi ve Mülki Bölümler Şube Müdürlüğü İstatistikleri - İl ve İlçe Kuruluş Tarihleri" (PDF) (in Turkish). p. 64. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  5. ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  6. ^ "Schools and Other Institutions". Ministry of National Education. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
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