Eskişehir
Eskişehir (US: /ˌɛskɪʃəˈhɪər/ ES-kish-ə-HEER, Turkish: [esˈciʃehiɾ]; from eski 'old' and şehir 'city') is a city in northwestern Turkey and the capital of the Eskişehir Province. The urban population of the city is 898,369 with a metropolitan population of 797,708. The city is located on the banks of the Porsuk River, 792 m above sea level, where it overlooks the fertile Phrygian Valley. In the nearby hills one can find hot springs. The city is 233 km (145 mi) to the west of Ankara, 330 km (205 mi) to the southeast of Istanbul and 78 km (48 mi) to the northeast of Kütahya. It is located in the vicinity of the ancient city of Dorylaeum. Known as a university town; Eskişehir Technical University, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, and Anadolu University are based in Eskişehir. The province covers an area of 2,678 km2 (1,034 sq mi).
Eskişehir | |
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Metropolitan municipality | |
Clockwise from top: Eskişehir Fairy Tale Castle in Sazova Park, Lion Statue in Eskişehir, Porsuk River, Porsuk Bridge, Eskişehir Tram, Eskişehir Municipality | |
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Emblem of Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality | |
Eskişehir Location within Turkey Eskişehir Location within Asia Eskişehir Location within the world | |
| Coordinates: 39°47′N 30°31′E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Region | Central Anatolia |
| Province | Eskişehir |
| Government | |
| • Metropolitan Mayor | Ayşe Ünlüce (CHP) |
| Area | |
| • Metropolitan municipality | 2,678.00 km2 (1,033.98 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 788 m (2,585 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Metropolitan municipality | 898,369 |
| • Density | 335/km2 (868/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 797,708 |
| GDP | |
| • Metropolitan municipality | TRY 81.527 billion US$ 9.078 billion (2021) |
| • Per capita | TRY 91,234 US$ 10,158 (2021) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 26 xxx |
| Area code | (+90) 222 |
| Registration plate | 26 |
| Website | www.eskisehir-bld.gov.tr |