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Bandırma, Port city on the Sea of Marmara, Turkey

The port of Bandırma operates as a central transportation hub connecting Istanbul and İzmir through regular ferry services and rail connections.

Archaeological findings indicate that settlements in the Bandırma region date back to the mid-6th millennium BC, with ancient names including Cyzicus and Panormos.

The population of Bandırma represents a mix of communities including Turks, Manavs, Yoruks, Tatars, Pomaks, Albanians, Circassians, and Georgians.

The city maintains strong industrial sectors, producing fertilizers, olives, sunflower oil, poultry products, and operates extensive marble mining operations.

The Bandırma Bird Sanctuary National Park hosts 266 bird species in its 64-hectare delta, serving as a critical migration point between continents.

Location: Balıkesir Province

Elevation above the sea: 20 m

Website: http://www.bandirma.gov.tr/

Website: http://bandirma.gov.tr

GPS coordinates: 40.35417,27.97250

Latest update: May 27, 2025 21:53

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