Menteşe, Administrative division in Muğla Province, Turkey.
Menteşe is an administrative district in Muğla Province that includes the main city and surrounding villages with mixed urban and rural character. The territory encompasses several neighborhoods and settlements spread across the landscape.
The region was established as a principality in the 14th century and later became an important administrative unit under Ottoman rule. It eventually became integrated into Muğla Province as part of Turkey's modern administrative system.
The administrative practices in Menteşe reflect Turkey's governance traditions, with appointed officials managing local affairs under national directives and regulations.
The district is accessible via main roads connecting it to the provincial capital and other areas of Muğla. The center city serves as a natural starting point for exploring the district and its surroundings.
Located at precise coordinates of 37.2178776 latitude and 28.3645937 longitude, Menteşe represents a convergence of historical administrative evolution and modern governance.
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