Havran is a town and county of Balıkesir Province in the Aegean region of Turkey. According to the 2010 census, the population of the county is 28,050 of which 10,766 live in the town of Havran.[3][4]
Havran | |
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District | |
![]() Location of Havran within Turkey. | |
![]() ![]() Havran Location of Havran | |
Coordinates: 39°33′N 27°06′E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Aegean |
Province | Balıkesir |
Government | |
• Mayor | Emin Ersoy (AKP). |
Area | |
• District | 543.21 km2 (209.73 sq mi) |
Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) |
Population (2012)[2] | |
• Urban | 11,001 |
• District | 28,060 |
• District density | 52/km2 (130/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | 10xxx |
Area code | 266 |
Licence plate | 10 |
Website | www.havran.bel.tr www.havran.gov.tr |
The county covers an area of 543 km2 (210 sq mi),[5] and the town lies at an elevation of 44 m (144 ft).
The county has traditionally produced cheese and a fruit drink called Şerbet.
Until the 1920 the population was mix of Turks, Greeks, and Tatar (refugees) with small numbers of Jews and Armenians.[6]
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