The history of Koycegiz BC. It dates back to 3400 years. The first civilization to exist in this region is the Carians. Then, respectively, Scythians, Assyrians, Ionians, Dorians, Achaeans, Persians, Hellenes, Seleykos, Romans, Seljuks, Menteşeoğulları and Ottomans dominated the region.
The first information about the history of Köyceğiz is given by the historian Herodotus, the geographer Strabo and the British archaeologist Hoskin.
B.C. In 2000, with the Greeks and Achaeans coming to the Aegean coast by sea, new colonies were established on the coast, and development was achieved with the colonies of the Carians in the interior. Thus, the county It has reached a very good position in 1000 years. At the junction of Köyceğiz Lake with the Mediterranean, the city of Kaunos became one of the important ports and trade centers of Caria. Acropolis, famous temples and Harab and Susan castles are important historical monuments.
During the Ottoman period, the district was moved to Yüksekkum, where it is today, when Hurşit Pasha was brought to Muğla Governorship (1884). It was attacked by the enemy in the War of Independence, and at the end of 1919, Tahirağa, under the leadership of Mehmet Zeki Osman Ağa and Tevfik Bey, was included in the defense of the country by establishing the Kuva-i Milliye Organization. As for where the name Koycegiz comes from: According to legends, Koycegiz was founded on a plain located on the area of the lake. At an unknown time, the plain flooded. When those who came to the course of the disaster saw a few houses and people in the eastern part of the lake: "The whole city has sunk, only one Köyceğiz is left on the shore." they said. It is believed that there is still a sunken city under the lake today.
Climate:
The Mediterranean climate is observed in the coastal part of Köyceğiz and the continental climate in the mountainous regions. It has been observed that winter rains last 2-3 months in Köyceğiz, which receives the MOST rainfall after Rize in Turkey.
Economy:
85% of the population of the district lives in the neighborhood and makes a living from agriculture, animal husbandry, forestry and tourism. The main source of income in the district is agriculture. Polycultural agriculture is carried out in the district, and the climate and geographical structure are suitable for the cultivation of many products.
Another livelihood of the district is migratory beekeeping. In the Dalyan Strait, which connects Köyceğiz lake and the lake to the Mediterranean, mullet fish are produced. Trout facilities are established in Beyobası district and it continues its production.
There are 3 citrus washing, waxing, standardization and packaging factories in the district and exports are made from here. In addition, there are 2 water bottling factories in our district. There is a factory producing agricultural tools and machinery in Köyceğiz Village, which bears the name of the district.
Population:
The population of Koycegiz is 34,942 compared to 2016.
As a percentage: 50.30% are men, 49.70% are women.
Негізгі бет Köyceğiz in Muğla, Türkiye
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