Siledik
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Siledik | |
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  Siledik Location in Turkey  Siledik Siledik (Turkey Aegean) | |
| Coordinates: 39°09′N 27°47′E / 39.150°N 27.783°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Manisa |
| District | Kırkağaç |
| Population (2022) | 82 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Siledik is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Kırkağaç, Manisa Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 82 (2022).[2]
The ancient name of the village is Stratonicea.[3] Founded in the Seleucid Empire, it was named after the Stratonikea in western Anatolia. It was one of two such cities. The other Stratonicea was located in Ancient Caria, current Muğla Province.[4][5]
Archaeology excavations of the ancient town have been started.[citation needed]
Geography
Kırkağaç town is located 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) away. The climate of the village is in the Mediterranean climate domain.