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Kurşunlu, Gemlik

Coordinates: 40°21′36″N 29°01′16″E / 40.36000°N 29.02111°E / 40.36000; 29.02111
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Kurşunlu
Kurşunlu is located in Turkey
Kurşunlu
Kurşunlu
Location in Turkey
Kurşunlu is located in Marmara
Kurşunlu
Kurşunlu
Kurşunlu (Marmara)
Coordinates: 40°21′36″N 29°01′16″E / 40.36000°N 29.02111°E / 40.36000; 29.02111
CountryTurkey
ProvinceBursa
DistrictGemlik
Population
 (2022)
1,574
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)

Kurşunlu is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Gemlik, Bursa Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 1,574 (2022).[2] It lies on the Gulf of Gemlik (Marmara Sea), at the foot of a range of hills of about 1,000 ft (300 m). It was an independent municipality until it was merged into the municipality of Gemlik in 2008.[3]

History

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In the village, there is an ancient monastery called St. Aberkios Monastery.[4] This monastery is identified with the Byzantine-era Elegmoi monastery.

References

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  1. ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  3. ^ Kanun No. 5747, Resmî Gazete, 22 March 2008.
  4. ^ Monastery of St. Aberkios, The Byzantine Legacy