Gemlik
Gemlik is a municipality and district of Bursa Province, Turkey. Its area is 401 km2, and its population is 120,245 (2022). It is located in the east of the Gulf of Gemlik. It is approximately 29 km (18 mi) away from Bursa. In antiquity, Gemlik was the location of the ancient Greek town of Cius.
Gemlik | |
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District and municipality | |
Map showing Gemlik District in Bursa Province | |
Gemlik Location in Turkey Gemlik Gemlik (Marmara) | |
| Coordinates: 40°25′54″N 29°09′22″E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Bursa |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mehmet Uğur Sertaslan (CHP) |
| Area | 401 km2 (155 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 120,245 |
| • Density | 300/km2 (780/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 16600 |
| Area code | 0224 |
| Website | www |
Gemlik is an industrial port and it has a freezone trade center. There are also important industrial establishments in south and west of the harbors. The port of Gemlik is one of the busiest import harbors in Turkey. Gemlik is renowned for black olives.
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