Kızılhisar, Yenişehir

Kızılhisar, is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Yenişehir, Bursa Province in Turkey.[1] Its population is 235 (2022).[2]

Kızılhisar
Neighbourhood
CountryTurkey
ProvinceBursa
DistrictYenişehir
Population
 (2022)
235
Time zoneTRT (UTC+3)

History

The village was named after the color of the earth, and the ruined castle of the village. The village's history dates back to approximately 15th century.

Culture

On religious or public holidays, young girls in the village gather around the old oak tree, whose age is estimated to be around 500, and celebrate by singing songs. Furthermore, every year on the first Sunday of June, a fair is being held. Tarhana, fried meat and popara can be considered as the noted foods of the village.

Geography

The village is about 72 km away from Bursa city center, and 17 km away from Yenişehir city center. In the high hills of the village, a glimpse of Lake Iznik can be caught.

Climate

The climate of the village can be defined as typical Mediterranean climate.

Economy

The economy of the village depends greatly on agriculture. Mainly, onion, beans, tomato, pepper, wheat, barley, plum, peach, melon, watermelon and grapes are cultivated in the village.

Muhtars of the village

The muhtars of the village are shown below.[3]

2014 Osman Ak
2009 Salih Çolak
1999 Mehmet Dasal
1994 Bekir Köse

References
  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. "Current Muhtar Info".

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