Bulancak
Bulancak (Georgian: ბულანჩაკი) is a town in Giresun Province on the Black Sea coast of Turkey, near the city of Giresun. Its former name is Terastios. It is the seat of Bulancak District. Its population is 49,053 (2022).
Bulancak | |
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Municipality | |
Bulancak Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 40°56′N 38°14′E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Giresun |
| District | Bulancak |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Recep Yakar (AKP) |
| Elevation | 112 m (367 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 49,053 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 28300 |
| Area code | 0454 |
| Climate | Cfa |
| Website | www |
The municipality was established in 1887 and became a district seat in 1934. Because of its closeness to Giresun City, it is easily reachable by public transport and thus Bulancak can be considered a part of Giresun City's metropolitan area. Bulancak's general economy is based on fishing and agriculture. The main agricultural product in the district is hazelnuts, and is traditionally the main means of income for the people of the region.
The football club Bulancakspor is from the area.
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