Kurşunlu,_Gemlik

Kurşunlu, Gemlik

Kurşunlu, Gemlik

Neighbourhood in Gemlik, Bursa, Turkey

For other uses, see Kurşunlu.

Kurşunlu is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Gemlik, Bursa Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 1,574 (2022).[2] It lies on the Gulf of Gemlik (Marmara Sea), at the foot of a range of hills of about 1,000 ft (300 m). It was an independent municipality until it was merged into the municipality of Gemlik in 2008.[3]

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History

In the village, there is an ancient monastery called St. Aberkios Monastery.[4] This monastery is identified with the Byzantine-era Elegmoi monastery.

References

  1. [1]
    Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  2. [2]
    "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  3. [3]
    Kanun No. 5747, Resmî Gazete, 22 March 2008.
  4. [4]
    Monastery of St. Aberkios, The Byzantine Legacy


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