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Ortaca

Muğla, Turkey · Asia

About Ortaca

Ortaca sits on the route: 15 minutes from Dalaman, 38km from Lycian Way.

Ortaca is a town located in Muğla, Turkey. With a population of 19,741, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Ortaca sits in Turkey, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Istanbul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ortaca to your route.

About Ortaca

Ortaca (Turkish pronunciation: [oɾtadʒa]) is a municipality and district of Muğla Province, Turkey. Its area is 285 km2, and its population is 54,478 (2022). Formerly a township part of Köyceğiz district, it was made into a separate district in 1987. Ortaca's economy is based on agriculture. It lies midway between

Read more 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 main agricultural products of the district include tomatoes, citrus fruits, cotton, and pomegranates.

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Where is Ortaca located?

Ortaca is located in Muğla, Turkey, Asia. The coordinates are 36.8391 latitude, 28.7646 longitude.

What is the population of Ortaca?

Ortaca has a population of approximately 19,741 people, making it a town in Turkey.

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Quick Information

Population
19,741
Continent
Asia
Country
Turkey
Region
Muğla
Timezone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
36.8391, 28.7646

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Turkey

Police
155
Ambulance
112
Fire
110
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Ortaca

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Lycian Way

A 540-kilometer long-distance hiking trail along Turkey's turquoise coast, rated one of the world's top ten long walks by the Sunday Times.

38 km · about 45 min drive

ancient ruins

Kayaköy Ghost Village

A haunting abandoned Greek village of over 500 stone houses and churches, left empty after the 1923 population exchange between Greece and Turkey.

40 km · about 45 min drive

beach

Ölüdeniz (Blue Lagoon)

Turkey's most photographed beach, a stunning turquoise lagoon at the foot of Babadağ mountain, famous as one of the world's best paragliding sites.

45 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Butterfly Valley

A secluded paradise canyon accessible only by boat, home to over 100 species of butterflies and a stunning hidden waterfall.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Ortaca

  • 38 kmLycian WayA 540-kilometer long-distance hiking trail along Turkey's turquoise coast, rated one of the world's top ten long walks by the Sunday Times.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Ortaca.

Dalaman

🇹🇷 Turkey

9 km awayPop. 19,292

Dalyan

🇹🇷 Turkey

11 km awayPop. 5,000

Kargınküre

🇹🇷 Turkey

11 km away

Şerefler

🇹🇷 Turkey

11 km awayPop. 1,623

Sarigerme

🇹🇷 Turkey

15 km awayPop. 16,000

Göcek

🇹🇷 Turkey

19 km away

Yaniklar

🇹🇷 Turkey

29 km awayPop. 2,598

Kargı

🇹🇷 Turkey

32 km awayPop. 1,163

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