Turgut, Muğla
| Turgut (Leyne) | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Turgut Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 37°22′N 28°02′E / 37.367°N 28.033°ECoordinates: 37°22′N 28°02′E / 37.367°N 28.033°E | |
| Country |
 Turkey |
| Province | Muğla Province |
| Districts of Turkey | Yatağan |
| Elevation | 550 m (1,800 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 2,065 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 48540 |
| Area code(s) | 0252 |
| Licence plate | 48 |
Turgut is a town in Muğla Province, Turkey.
Geography
Turgut is in Yatağan district of Muğla Province. The town is situated at 37°22′N 28°02′E / 37.367°N 28.033°E. The distance to Yatağan is 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) and to Muğla is 39 kilometres (24 mi). The population of the town is 2,065 as of 2010.[1]
History
The ruins of the ancient cult cite Lagina is around Turgut and the alternative name of the town Leyne may be a corrupt form of Lagina. The town also houses an old mosque which is claimed to be built by İlyas Bey of Menteşe Beylik in 1311.[2] Another building of historical importance is the mansion of Osman Hamdi Bey who stayed in Turgut between 1891-1893 during Lagina excavations.[3] His house which is now restored is proposed to be a museum.[4]
Economy
Main economic activity of the town is agriculture. Cereals and olive are the most important crops. There are some olive oil factories. There is a lignite mine around the town . The lignite is used in Yatağan Thermal Power Plant.