Kurşunlu, Gemlik
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]
Kurşunlu | |
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  Kurşunlu Location in Turkey  Kurşunlu Kurşunlu (Marmara) | |
| Coordinates: 40°21′36″N 29°01′16″E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Bursa |
| District | Gemlik |
| Population (2022) | 1,574 |
| Time zone | TRT (UTC+3) |
History
In the village, there is an ancient monastery called St. Aberkios Monastery.[4] This monastery is identified with the Byzantine-era Elegmoi monastery.
References
- Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- Kanun No. 5747, Resmî Gazete, 22 March 2008.
- Monastery of St. Aberkios, The Byzantine Legacy
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