Omurca
Omurca is a small belde (town) in Ulubey district of Uşak Province, Turkey. At 38°32′N 29°16′E it is situated to the south of Uşak and to the north of Ulubey. The distance to Ulubey is 18 kilometres (11 mi) and to Uşak is 24 kilometres (15 mi). The population of Omurca is 644 [1] as of 2011. The settlement was founded by nomadik Turkmens . The name of the town probably refers to Umur Bey of the Aydın Beylik who lived in the early 14th century. In 1999 it was declared a seat of township. But the population has since been decreased. Main agricultural crops of the town are barley, wheat and hashish (under government supervision). Animal breeding is another economic activity. [2]
Omurca | |
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Town | |
  Omurca Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 38°32′N 29°16′E | |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Province | Uşak Province |
| District | Ulubey |
| Elevation | 950 m (3,115 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 644 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 64900 |
| Area code(s) | 0276 |
| Licence plate | 64 |
References
- Statistical Institute Archived 2014-05-04 at the Wayback Machine
- Mayor's page (in Turkish)
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