Gönen

Gönen is a municipality and district of Balıkesir Province, Turkey. Its area is 1,162 km2, and its population is 74,871 (2022). It lies on the southern part of Marmara Sea. The town is mostly known for its therapeutic hot springs, leather processing and rice production.

Gönen
District and municipality
Map showing Gönen District in Balıkesir Province
Gönen
Location in Turkey
Gönen
Gönen (Marmara)
Coordinates: 40°6′5″N 27°39′5″E
CountryTurkey
ProvinceBalıkesir
Government
  Mayorİbrahim Palaz (CHP)
Area
1,162 km2 (449 sq mi)
Elevation
33 m (108 ft)
Population
 (2022)
74,871
  Density64/km2 (170/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
10900
Area code0266
Websitewww.balikesirgonen.bel.tr
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