Oba | |
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Coordinates: 36°33′N 32°04′E / 36.550°N 32.067°E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Antalya |
District | Alanya |
Elevation | 30 m (100 ft) |
Population (2022) | 28,864 |
Time zone | UTC+3 ( TRT) |
Postal code | 07460 |
Area code | 0242 |
Oba (or Obaköy) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Alanya, Antalya Province, Turkey. [1] Its population is 28,864 (2022). [2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town ( belde). [3] [4] It is almost merged to Alanya. It is about 140 kilometres (87 mi) from Antalya.
In the Middle Ages, Oba was the capital of Alaiye Beylik. In 1934, a part of Oba was issued from the main settlement to form the Çıplaklı village. In 1999, Oba was declared a seat of township. [5] The main crops of the town are citrus and dwarf apple. Being very close to Alanya, services to the city are also a part of the town's economy.