Orhangazi

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Orhangazi
—  Town  —
Location of Orhangazi within Turkey.
Country  Turkey
Region Marmara
Government
 - Mayor İsmail TARTAR ANAP
 - Governor Ertan Peynircioğlu
Population (2000)
 - Total 44,000
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 - Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 16800
Area code(s) 224
Licence plate 16
Website http://www.orhangazim.net/

Orhangazi is a city and district in Bursa Province of Turkey.

  • Olive production is a major part of the economy.
  • The archeological digs of Ilipinar Hoyuk are in the region of Orhangazi, and can be visited.

In 2000, Orhangazi had a population of 44,000. Orhangazi has a number of villages around it, there is a local bus garage to take visitors to them. One of the villages, Keramet, has a natural hot springs. Main roads leading to the villages have olive fields on both sides.

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Coordinates: 40°29′N 29°19′E / 40.483°N 29.317°E / 40.483; 29.317