Kumluca

Kumluca is a municipality and district of Antalya Province, Turkey. Its area is 1,225 km2, and its population is 73,496 (2022). It lies on the Mediterranean coast, and is part of the Turkish Riviera. Kumluca is located 90 km (56 mi) west of the city of Antalya, on the Teke Peninsula, (between the bays of Antalya and Fethiye). Its neighbour towns are Korkuteli, Elmalı, Finike, Kemer and Antalya

Kumluca
District and municipality
Aerial view
Map showing Kumluca District in Antalya Province
Kumluca
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°22′N 30°17′E
CountryTurkey
ProvinceAntalya
Government
  MayorMustafa Köleoğlu (CHP)
Area
1,225 km2 (473 sq mi)
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Population
 (2022)
73,496
  Density60/km2 (160/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
07350
Area code0242
Websitewww.kumluca-bld.gov.tr

The town of Kumluca, formerly the village of Sarıkavak, is named for its sandy soil (kum meaning sand in Turkish), good for growing watermelons.

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