Omurca Explained

Type:village
Province:Uşak
District:Ulubey
Omurca
Population Total:479
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:38.5333°N 45°W
Elevation M:950
Postal Code:64900
Area Code:0276

Omurca is a village in Ulubey District of Uşak Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 479 (2022).[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[3] It is situated to the south of Uşak and to the north of Ulubey. The distance to Ulubey is and to Uşak is . The settlement was founded by nomadic Turkmens. The name of the town probably refers to Umur Bey of the Aydın Beylik who lived in the early 14th century. In 1999 it was declared a seat of township. But the population has since been decreased. Main agricultural crops of the town are barley, wheat and hashish (under government supervision). Animal breeding is another economic activity. [4]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.e-icisleri.gov.tr/Anasayfa/MulkiIdariBolumleri.aspx Köy
  2. Web site: Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports. 13 March 2023. TÜİK. en. XLS.
  3. https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2012/12/20121206-1.htm Law No. 6360
  4. http://www.omurca.bel.tr/Default.aspx Mayor's page