Gömeç | |
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District and
municipality | |
Coordinates: 39°23′28″N 26°50′24″E / 39.39111°N 26.84000°E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Balıkesir |
Government | |
• Mayor | Mehmet İrem Himam ( CHP) |
Area | 171 km2 (66 sq mi) |
Population (2022)
[1] | 16,880 |
• Density | 99/km2 (260/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 ( TRT) |
Postal code | 10450 |
Area code | 0266 |
Website |
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Gömeç is a municipality and district of Balıkesir Province, Turkey. [2] Its area is 171 km2, [3] and its population is 16,880 (2022). [1] Its former name was Armutova before becoming a district. The ancient city Kisthene is located in Gömeç. Current mayor's name is Mehmet Irem Himam (CHP).
There are 13 neighbourhoods in Gömeç District: [4]
Gömeç is twinned with: