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Havran, Balıkesir

Havran
District
Location of Havran within Turkey.
Location of Havran within Turkey.
Havran is located in Turkey
Havran
Havran
Location of Havran
Coordinates: 39°33′N 27°06′E / 39.550°N 27.100°E / 39.550; 27.100
Country  Turkey
Region Aegean
Province Balıkesir
Government
 • Mayor Emin Ersoy (AKP).
Area
 • District 543.21 km2 (209.73 sq mi)
Elevation 44 m (144 ft)
Population (2012)
 • Urban 11,001
 • District 28,060
 • District density 52/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 10xxx
Area code(s) 266
Licence plate 10
Website www.havran.bel.tr

Havran is a town and county of Balıkesir Province in the Marmara region of Turkey. According to the 2010 census, the population of the county is 28,050 of which 10,766 live in the town of Havran.

The county covers an area of 543 km2 (210 sq mi), and the town lies at an elevation of 44 m (144 ft).

The county has traditionally produced Cheese and a fruit drink called Şerbet. Until the 1920 the population was mix of Turkish, Greek, and Tatar (refugees) with small numbers of Jews and Armenians.

Coordinates: 39°33′30″N 27°05′54″E / 39.55833°N 27.09833°E / 39.55833; 27.09833



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