Demirci is a town and district of
Manisa Province
Manisa Province ( tr, ) is a province in western Turkey. Its neighboring provinces are İzmir to the west, Aydın to the south, Denizli to the southeast, Uşak to the east, Kütahya to the northeast, and Balıkesir to the north. The city of Ma ...
in the
Aegean region of
Turkey
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. According to the 2000 census, population of the district is 59,314, of which 21,230 live in the town of Demirci.
The district covers an area of ,
and the town lies at an elevation of .
Economy
Demirci is one of the well known handmade Turkish carpet production centers in
Manisa
Manisa (), historically known as Magnesia, is a city in Turkey's Aegean Region and the administrative seat of Manisa Province.
Modern Manisa is a booming center of industry and services, advantaged by its closeness to the international port ci ...
. Demirci carpets have different pattern and styles, such as ''"Yağcıbedir carpet"'' ( tr, Yağcıbedir halısı).
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References
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External links
District governor's official website
Road map of Demirci and environsVarious images of Demirci, Manisa
Populated places in Manisa Province
Districts of Manisa Province
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