Sındırgı, formerly Koruköy and Carseae (Ancient Greek: Κάρσεαι),[3] is a town and district of Balıkesir Province in the Marmara region of Turkey. The population is 33.753 (as of 2017).[4] The mayor is Ekrem Yavaş (AKP). A carpet festival is held in Sındırgı town in every fall season around September, and it is called International Yağcıbedir Festival.[5] The province is also famous for its kolonya, a scented perfume used to freshen the hands.[6]
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Coordinates: 39°14′24″N 28°10′30″E | |
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Province | Balıkesir |
Government | |
• Mayor | Ekrem Yavaş (AKP) |
• District governor | Zafer Oktay |
Area | |
• District | 1,395.01 km2 (538.62 sq mi) |
Population (2012)[2] | |
• Urban | 12,949 |
• District | 36,847 |
• District density | 26/km2 (68/sq mi) |
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