Burhaniye | |
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District and municipality | |
Coordinates: 39°30′N 26°57′E / 39.500°N 26.950°E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Balıkesir |
Government | |
• Mayor | Ali Kemal Deveciler (CHP) |
Area | 420 km2 (160 sq mi) |
Population (2022)[1] | 64,283 |
• Density | 150/km2 (400/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Postal code | 10700 |
Area code | 0266 |
Website | www |
Burhaniye is a municipality and district of Balıkesir Province, Turkey.[2] Its area is 420 km2,[3] and its population is 64,283 (2022).[1] It is located on the Aegean coast and is known for its olive oil. Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport is ten minutes away by car. Burhaniye has a port and a museum of archeology. A museum for the Turkish National Movement was inaugurated in 2008 under the name Burhaniye Kuvay-ı Milliye Müzesi.[4]
A biennial festival, Ören Tourism and Art Festival, is organized in July.