Umurlu, Aydın

Umurlu is a town in the central district of Aydın Province, Turkey. At 37°51′N 27°58′E it is 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) east of Aydın. The population of the town was 11368[1] as of 2012. It is claimed that the town was named after Umur Bey, a bey of Turkmen beylik Aydınoğlu.[2] If so, the town was founded in the 14th century.

Umurlu
Town
Umurlu
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 37°51′N 27°58′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceAydın Province
DistrictAydın central district
Elevation
80 m (260 ft)
Population
 (2012)
  Total11,368
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
09630
Area code(s)466
Licence plate09

References

  1. "Turkstat". Turkish Statistical Institute. Archived from the original on 2015-01-23. Retrieved 1 February 2012.
  2. Mayor's page (in Turkish)
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