Umurlu, Aydın
| Umurlu | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Umurlu Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 37°51′N 27°58′E / 37.850°N 27.967°ECoordinates: 37°51′N 27°58′E / 37.850°N 27.967°E | |
| Country |
 Turkey |
| Province | Aydın Province |
| District | Aydın central district |
| Elevation | 80 m (260 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 11,368 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 09630 |
| Area code(s) | 466 |
| Licence plate | 09 |
Umurlu is a town in the central district of Aydın Province, Turkey. At 37°51′N 27°58′E / 37.850°N 27.967°E it is 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) east of Aydın. The population of the town was 11368[1] as of 2012. It is claimed that the town was named after Umur Bey, a bey of Turkmen beylik Aydınoğlu.[2] If so, the town was founded in the 14th century.
References
- ↑ "Turkstat". Turkish Statistical Institute. Retrieved 2012.
- ↑ Mayor's page (Turkish)
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