Bayır, Muğla


Bayır is a town in Muğla Province, Turkey

Geography

Bayır is a town in the Marmaris District of Muğla Province. At it is situated on Turkish state highway which connects Muğla to İzmir. The distance to Muğla is. The population is of Bayır is 4005 as of 2011.

History

The original location of the settlement was east of the present location along a creek. But in 1941 after an earthquake, it was relocated in the present place. In 1956 it was declared a seat of township.

Economy

Local trade center of Muğla is in Bayır and there are marble workshops in the town. Bayır Dam, a dam situated north east of the town is used for irrigated farming. There is also a livestock market in the town.