Altınova (formerly: Ayazmend)[1] is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Ayvalık, Balıkesir Province, Turkey.[2] Its population is 15,467 (2022).[3] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[4][5]
Altınova | |
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  Altınova Location in Turkey  Altınova Altınova (Marmara) | |
| Coordinates: 39°13′16″N 26°47′02″E / 39.22111°N 26.78389°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Balıkesir |
| District | Ayvalık |
| Population (2022) | 15,467 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Until the early 1920s Altınova was a village called "Ayazmend". However, during Atatürk's visit to the village, he was so impressed by the golden colour of its wheat fields, that he called it the "Golden Delta," hence, Altınova.[6]
References
edit- ^ Altınova, nisanyanmap.com
- ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ "Law No. 6360". Official Gazette (in Turkish). 6 December 2012.
- ^ "Classification tables of municipalities and their affiliates and local administrative units" (DOC). Official Gazette (in Turkish). 12 September 2010.
- ^ Altınova´yı tanıyalım, Ministry of National Education.
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