Burhaniye
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| Burhaniye | |
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| Coordinates: 39°30′N 26°57′E / 39.5°N 26.95°ECoordinates: 39°30′N 26°57′E / 39.5°N 26.95°E | |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Region | Aegean |
| Province | Balıkesir |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Fikret Akova (CHP) |
| Area | |
| • Town | 426 km2 (164.5 sq mi) |
| Population (1010) | |
| • Urban | 39,840 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | |
| Area code(s) | 266 |
| Licence plate | 10 |
Burhaniye is a town and district of Balıkesir Province in the Aegean region of Turkey. The district is located on the Aegean coast and is known for its olive oil.
Burhaniye has a port and a museum of archeology and Turkish national movement. Every second July is Ören Tourism and Art Festival.
[edit] History
The city is situated in the tip of the Gulf of Edremit The ancient name of this area and city was Adramyteion (Latin: Adramyttium), which was an Athenian colony, mentioned in the New Testament (Acts 27:2). Burhaniye was previously named Kemer, which means aqueduct. It comes from the ruins of an ancient aqueduct.
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