Karaçulha Explained

Type:neighbourhood
Province:Muğla
District:Fethiye
Karaçulha
Population Total:16662
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:36.65°N 42°W
Elevation M:145
Postal Code:48300
Area Code:0252

Karaçulha is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Fethiye, Muğla Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 16,662 (2022).[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[3] [4] It has almost merged to Fethiye proper. The distance to Muğla is . There are ancient ruins around Karaçulha. But the settlement was founded by Yörüks (nomadic Turkmens). Evliya Çelebi a 17th-century Turkish traveller mentions Karaçulha people in his book.[5] The settlement was declared a seat of township in 1970.

Notes and References

  1. https://www.e-icisleri.gov.tr/Anasayfa/MulkiIdariBolumleri.aspx Mahalle
  2. Web site: Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports. 19 September 2023. TÜİK. en. XLS.
  3. Web site: Law No. 6360. 6 December 2012 . Official Gazette. tr.
  4. Web site: Classification tables of municipalities and their affiliates and local administrative units. 12 September 2010. Official Gazette. tr. DOC.
  5. http://www.karaculha.bel.tr/default.asp?Sayfa=3 Mayor’s page