Oba, Antalya

Oba (or Obaköy) is a town in Alanya district of Antalya Province, Turkey. At 36°33′N 32°04′E, it is almost merged to Alanya. It is about 140 kilometres (87 mi) from Antalya. The population of Oba is 16,498[1] as of 2011. In the Medieval age, Oba was the capital of Alaiye Beylik. In 1934, a part of Oba was issued from the main settlement to form the Çıplaklı village. In 1999, Oba was declared a seat of township.[2] The main crops of the town are citrus and dwarf apple. Being very close to Alanya, services to the city are also a part in the town economy.

Obaköy
Town
Obaköy
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°33′N 32°04′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceAntalya Province
DistrictAlanya
Elevation
30 m (100 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total16,498
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
07460
Area code(s)0242
Licence plate07

Notable residents

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References

  1. "Turkstat". Turkish Statistical Institute. Archived from the original on 2013-02-19. Retrieved 3 April 2012.
  2. Mayor's page (in Turkish)
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