| Menteşe | |
|---|---|
| Neighbourhood | |
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| Coordinates: 37°25′N 28°26′E / 37.417°N 28.433°E / 37.417; 28.433 | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Muğla |
| District | Kavaklıdere |
| Elevation | 785 m (2,575 ft) |
| Population | 2,062 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 48570 |
| Area code | 0252 |
Menteşe (former Genek) is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Kavaklıdere, Muğla Province, Turkey. Its population is 2,062 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).
Geography
The town is situated in the forests of South West Anatolia. The distance to Kavaklıdere is about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi).
History
In antiquity, the area around Menteşe was a part of Caria. In 1270, it became a part of Seljuks of Turkey which was in the state of disintegration. It was named after a Turkmen leader named Menteşe. In 1424 the area was incorporated into Ottoman realm. The exact foundation date of the settlement is not known. But according to tradition the settlement was founded by a tribe leader named Çoban Yürük Hacı Mehmet Şeyh. Settlement was declared a seat of township in 1972.
Economy
The economy of the town depends on agriculture as well as small industry. Hickory nut, chesnut and cherry are among the main crops. Carpet weaving, copper works and whitesmithing are the small industries of the town.
References
- Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
- "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
- "Law No. 6360". Official Gazette (in Turkish). 6 December 2012.
- "Classification tables of municipalities and their affiliates and local administrative units" (DOC). Official Gazette (in Turkish). 12 September 2010.
- ^ Mayor's page (in Turkish)