Gömeç | |
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Coordinates: 39°23′28″N 26°50′24″E / 39.39111°N 26.84000°ECoordinates: 39°23′28″N 26°50′24″E / 39.39111°N 26.84000°E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Balıkesir |
Government | |
• Mayor | Kazım Arslan (AKP) |
Area | |
• District | 222.92 km2 (86.07 sq mi) |
Population (2012) | |
• Urban | 5,141 |
• District | 11,755 |
• District density | 53/km2 (140/sq mi) |
Gömeç is a town and district of Balıkesir Province in the Marmara region of Turkey. Its former name was Armutova before becoming a district. The ancient city Kisthene is located in Gömeç. The population is 4988 (as of 2010). The mayor is Kazım Arslan (AKP).
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