Turgutlu
The word "casaba" — the English name for a variety of melon — comes from this city in Turkey's Manisa Province, known historically as Kasamba or Casaba, which was a significant regional trade hub in the 18th and 19th centuries. Set in a fertile alluvial plain with access to markets through nearby İzmir, Turgutlu sits within reach of several UNESCO World Heritage sites in the wider region and close to mountain terrain.
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- Population103,292
- Nearest water from center 0.6 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 7.9 km4.9 mi
Nearest airports
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Turgutlu: quick answers
Where is Turgutlu?
Turgutlu is in Manisa, Türkiye, about 27 km17 miles in a straight line from the city of Manisa.
How do you get to Turgutlu?
The nearest airport is Çiğli (IGL), about 1 hr 8 min away by road. The nearest train station is Turgutlu Gar, about 7 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Turgutlu?
The warmest month is July, averaging 27°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 6°C42°F. The wettest month is January, with about 103 mm4.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Turgutlu?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant, 2 cafés and 22 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Turgutlu?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Karşıyaka district, Bayındır and Menemen.