Havran, Balıkesir

Havran is a municipality and district of Balıkesir Province, Turkey. Its area is 565 km2, and its population is 28,058 (2022). The town lies at an elevation of 44 m (144 ft).

Havran
District and municipality
Map showing Havran District in Balıkesir Province
Havran
Location in Turkey
Havran
Havran (Marmara)
Coordinates: 39°33′30″N 27°05′54″E
CountryTurkey
ProvinceBalıkesir
Government
  MayorEmin Ersoy (AKP)
Area
565 km2 (218 sq mi)
Elevation
44 m (144 ft)
Population
 (2022)
28,058
  Density50/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
10560
Area code0266
Websitewww.havran.bel.tr

The district has traditionally produced cheese and a fruit drink called şerbet.

Until the 1920 the population was mix of Turks, Greeks, and Tatar (refugees) with small numbers of Jews and Armenians.

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