Turunç Explained

Type:neighbourhood
Province:Muğla
District:Marmaris
Turunç
Population Total:1939
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:36.773°N 28.246°W
Postal Code:48700

Turunç is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Marmaris, Muğla Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 1,939 (2022).[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[3] [4] It is a holiday resort on the Mediterranean Sea coast.[5]

It is located 20km (10miles) south of Marmaris, surrounded by the Taurus Mountains. The area is a former fishing village, and has been populated since ancient times as the sea offers a variety of precious resources. Despite the region's fast development in recent years, the natural environment of Turunç has been preserved. As a resort, the village has won the Blue Flag award in recognition of its clean beach and water quality. The size of Turunç is about 1km (01miles), taking half an hour to walk from one side to the other. The waterfront features restaurants, bazaars and bars. However, due to the nature of the resort there are few exclusively adult establishments.

The climate is warm, and enables the tourist season to be 7 months a year from April to October.

Infrastructure

The closest airport is Dalaman Airport. It is 120km (80miles) east of Turunç. The Adnan Menderes Airport of İzmir is 270km (170miles) north of the town.

The road to the town passes through the Taurus Mountains, and has a very low speed limit. To reach Turunç from Marmaris is about 20 minutes by car.

Nearby cities include İçmeler and Marmaris, both of which are popular with holidaymakers.

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. Book: Lafferty, Samantha . Travel Adventures Turkey . registration . 108 . 2008 . Hunter Publishing . 978-1-58843-646-7 .