Marmara | |
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Coordinates: 40°35′15″N 27°33′19″E / 40.58750°N 27.55528°ECoordinates: 40°35′15″N 27°33′19″E / 40.58750°N 27.55528°E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Balıkesir |
Government | |
• Mayor | Süleyman Aksoy (AKP) |
Area | |
• District | 154.01 km2 (59.46 sq mi) |
Population (2012) | |
• Urban | 2,506 |
• District | 8,207 |
• District density | 53/km2 (140/sq mi) |
Marmara is an island district of Balıkesir Province, Turkey. It comprises Marmara, Avşa, Ekinlik and Paşalimanı islands along with the neighbouring smaller islands. The population is 2,425 (as of 2010). The mayor is Süleyman Aksoy (AKP).