Oba (or Obaköy) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Alanya, Antalya Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 28,864 (2022).[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[3][4] It is almost merged to Alanya. It is about 140 kilometres (87 mi) from Antalya.
Oba | |
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  Oba Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°33′N 32°04′E / 36.550°N 32.067°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Antalya |
| District | Alanya |
| Elevation | 30 m (100 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 28,864 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 07460 |
| Area code | 0242 |
In the Middle Ages, 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.[5] The main crops of the town are citrus and dwarf apple. Being very close to Alanya, services to the city are also a part of the town's economy.
Notable residents
edit- Kaygusuz Abdal (14th and early 15th-century Turkish folk poet)
Sister cities
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References
edit- ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 22 May 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)