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Ortaca, Turkey
Muğla · Turkey
Ortaca is a small city in Muğla, Turkey with a population of 19,741. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ortaca
Ortaca is a municipality and district of Muğla Province, Turkey. Its area is 285 km2, and its population is 54,478 (2022). Formerly a township part of Köyceğiz district, it was made into a separate district in 1987.
People
Climate
| Population | 19,741 |
| Population Density | 149 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.8392°, 28.7646° |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| State / Province | Muğla |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.9 inches (1,013 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ortaca
Ortaca is a small city in Turkey (Muğla) with a population of 19,741. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.
Climate in Ortaca
Ortaca has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.7°C), the coldest is Jan (6.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 780 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above Turkey avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 132.3 sq mi (342.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 149/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8392°N, 28.7646°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2002 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Unknown | 4.0 m | - | 66 km |
| 1481 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 116 km |
| 2017 | GULF OF GÖKOVA | Earthquake | 1.9 m | 2 | 121 km |
| 1851 | ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 1.8 m | - | 49 km |
| 1851 | FETIYE, ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 43 km |
| 1741 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | - | - | 75 km |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 99 km |
| 554 | ISLAND OF KOS | Earthquake | - | - | 130 km |
| 142 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 70 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (146 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 146 km |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 8.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
Ortaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.9") and July the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Ortaca
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muğla Sıtkı Koçman Üniversitesi Dalaman Meslek Yüksekokulu | University | - | , |
Schools in Ortaca
26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ortaca Çözüm Koleji | - | - | - | - |
| Şehit Seyhan Yılmaz Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Şehit Nasuh Aydın İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Ortaca Uğur Okulları | - | - | - | - |
| Şehit Nasuh Aydın Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Final Okulları Ortaca | - | - | - | - |
| Kemaliye İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Şehit Sefa Altınsoy İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Şehit Mustafa Tayyar Temizel İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Asiye Faruk Özalp Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Bahçeşehir Koleji | - | - | - | - |
| Şehit Er Gürsel Çelik Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Şehit Er Gürsel Çelik İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Mustafa Ayna Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Çaylı 100. Yıl Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Ahmet Ateş Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Köyceğiz Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Şehit Piyade Asteğmen Ünal Daka İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Ortaca Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Aydınlar İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Atatürk İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Ortaca Anadolu Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Ortaca Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi ve Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Yunus Emre Anadolu Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Cengiz Topel İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Atatürk Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ortaca
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
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Libraries in Ortaca
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kültür Park Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ortaca
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Göcek Pazar Alanı | |||||
| Göcek Pazarı | |||||
| Market square | |||||
| Ortaca fruit and vegetable market (fridays) | |||||
| Ortaca weekly clothes market (Fridays) |
Hotels in Ortaca
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ortaca
36 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ortaca
33 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ortaca
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ortaca
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ortaca
10 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ortaca
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ortaca
17 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ortaca
10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ortaca
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ortaca
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ortaca
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dalaman International Airport | DLM | Large Airport |
| Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras" | RHO | Large Airport |
| Maritsa Air Base | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ortaca
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aras Kargo | |
| DHL eCommerce | |
| PTT Ortaca | |
| Sürat Kargo | |
| Yurtiçi Kargo |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ortaca
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
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| Dalaklı Hacılar Cami | |
| Dalaklı Vakıf Camii | |
| Dereköy Mah. Camii | |
| Dikmekavak Camii | |
| Ekşiliyurt Mah. Cami | |
| Karaburun Mah. Camii | |
| Kavakarası Mah. Cami | |
| Merkez Akşemsettin Cami | |
| Merkez Çarşı Cami | |
| Merkez Çaylı Cami | |
| Yeşil Yurt Cami |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Turkey
7 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ortaca
What is the population of Ortaca?
Ortaca has a population of 19,741 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 149 people per square mile, spread across 132.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ortaca?
Ortaca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.9 inches.