Gümüşgöze is a neighbourhood (mahalle) in the district of Alanya, which is part of Antalya Province in southwestern Turkey. It is situated within the administrative boundaries of the Alanya municipality following the 2013 Turkish local‑government reorganisation, which transformed many villages into neighbourhoods of larger district municipalities.
Geography
Gümüşgöze lies in the coastal region of the Mediterranean basin, characterized by a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The terrain in the area is generally hilly, and the settlement is located inland from the coastal center of Alanya, at an elevation that provides views of the surrounding landscape.
Administration
- Country: Turkey
- Province: Antalya
- District: Alanya
- Municipality: Alanya
Demographics
Specific population figures for Gümüşgöze are not readily available in publicly accessible statistical reports. The Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) publishes population data at the district and neighbourhood level, but detailed numbers for this particular neighbourhood have not been disclosed in the sources consulted. Consequently, precise demographic information remains unavailable.
Economy and Land Use
The local economy of Gümüşgöze is predominantly based on agriculture, with cultivation of typical Mediterranean crops such as citrus fruits, olives, and vegetables. The proximity to Alanya, a major tourist destination, also influences the area, providing opportunities for seasonal labor and ancillary services related to tourism.
Infrastructure
As a neighbourhood within the Alanya municipality, Gümüşgöze is served by the municipal infrastructure network, which includes road connections to the district center, electricity, water supply, and telecommunications. Educational and health facilities are generally accessed in the nearby larger towns of Alanya.
Etymology
The name “Gümüşgöze” is of Turkish origin, composed of the words “gümüş” (silver) and “göze” (spring or eye). This compound may refer historically to a local water source noted for its clarity or reflective quality, though specific historical documentation of the naming is not provided in available sources.
References
- Turkish Administrative Division Law No. 6360 (2012) – reorganisation of municipalities and districts.
- General geographic and climatic descriptions of the Antalya region.
Note: The information presented is based on available encyclopedic sources. Where specific data (e.g., exact population figures) are not found, the entry acknowledges the lack of verifiable information.