Urla, İzmir
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Urla is a municipality and district of İzmir Province, Turkey.[2] Its area is 727 km2,[3] and its population is 74,736 (2022).[1] Agricultural products, and especially the fresh produce for the vast nearby market of İzmir, occupy a prominent place in Urla's economy, with fish, poultry and flowers standing out. An annual international Artichoke Festival has been celebrated since 2015.
Urla | |
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District and municipality | |
Coordinates: 38°19′20″N 26°45′53″E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | İzmir |
Government | |
• Mayor | Murtaza Dayanç |
Area | 727 km2 (281 sq mi) |
Population (2022)[1] | 74,736 |
• Density | 100/km2 (270/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Area code | 0232 |
Website | www |
The name "Urla" is derived from the Greek Βουρλά ("Vourla") meaning marshlands and the town was cited as such in western sources until the 20th century. Bryela (Byzantine name meaning Woman of God i.e. Holy Maria) whereas it has been suggested that due to the transposition of vowels Bryela has become Vourla, meaning marshlands. Urla is where the ancient city of Klazomenai is located and its remains are much visited, while the name lives on in the unofficial appellation used in the region for part of the coastline of the district, "Kilizman" which is a still-used derivative of Klazomenai. (Former name of Güzelbahçe). With literacy among the highest in Turkey at 97%, Urla is also home to İzmir Institute of Technology. Urla prides itself for having raised two important men of letters, Giorgos Seferis and Necati Cumalı.