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 | |
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District and municipality | |
Ortaca Location in Turkey Ortaca Ortaca (Turkey Aegean) | |
Coordinates: 36°50′20″N 28°45′52″E / 36.83889°N 28.76444°E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Muğla |
Government | |
• Mayor | Alim Uzundemir (MHP) |
Area | 285 km2 (110 sq mi) |
Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) |
Population (2022)[1] | 54,478 |
• Density | 190/km2 (500/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Postal code | 48600 |
Area code | 0252 |
Website | www |
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 and is indeed a regional hub. The town pulls benefits from this fertile plain and the economy largely depends on tomatoes, citrus fruits, cotton and pomegranates.
There are 27 neighbourhoods in Ortaca District:[5]
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]