Bayır, Muğla Explained

Bayır is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Menteşe, Muğla Province, Turkey.^[1] Its population is 5,403 (2022).^[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).^{[3] [4]}

Geography

Bayır is situated on Turkish state highway D.550 which connects Muğla to İzmir. The distance to Muğla is .

History

The original location of the settlement was east of the present location along a creek. But in 1941 after an earthquake, it was relocated in the present place. In 1956 it was declared a seat of township.^[5]

Economy

Local trade center of Muğla is in Bayır and there are marble workshops in the town. Bayır Dam, a dam situated north east of the town is used for irrigated farming. There is also a livestock market in the town.^[5]

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.bayir.bel.tr/index.php Mayor's page