Burhaniye

Burhaniye is a municipality and district of Balıkesir Province, Turkey. Its area is 420 km2, and its population is 64,283 (2022). 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.

Burhaniye
District and municipality
Burhaniye, Ören Beach
Map showing Burhaniye District in Balıkesir Province
Burhaniye
Location in Turkey
Burhaniye
Burhaniye (Marmara)
Coordinates: 39°30′N 26°57′E
CountryTurkey
ProvinceBalıkesir
Government
  MayorAli Kemal Deveciler (CHP)
Area
420 km2 (160 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
64,283
  Density150/km2 (400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
10700
Area code0266
Websitewww.burhaniye.bel.tr

A biennial festival, Ören Tourism and Art Festival, is organized in July.

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