Altınova, Ayvalık

Altınova (formerly: Ayazmend)[1] is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Ayvalık, Balıkesir Province, Turkey.[2] Its population is 15,467 (2022).[3] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[4][5]

Altınova
Altınova is located in Turkey
Altınova
Altınova
Location in Turkey
Altınova is located in Marmara
Altınova
Altınova
Altınova (Marmara)
Coordinates: 39°13′16″N 26°47′02″E
CountryTurkey
ProvinceBalıkesir
DistrictAyvalık
Population
 (2022)
15,467
Time zoneTRT (UTC+3)

Until the early 1920s Altınova was a village called "Ayazmend". However, during Atatürk's visit to the village, he was so impressed by the golden colour of its wheat fields, that he called it the "Golden Delta," hence, Altınova.[6]

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