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Topağaç, Marmara
Topağaç is a neighborhood in the Marmara District of Balıkesir Province. Topağaç is a neighborhood located on the southern coast of the island, known for its expansive agricultural lands and often referred to as "the island's fruit and vegetable warehouse." The local population earns their livelihood through agriculture, fishing, and marble mining, and it is also one of the neighborhoods on the island with the highest number of summer residents. Additionally, due to having one of the longest and cleanest beaches in Marmara Sea, it is a popular destination for local tourists during the summer months. The swamp that once covered a large part of the town and the mouth of the plain was largely filled with rocks and gravel in order to combat malaria and create a more suitable foundation for settlement. As a result of this filling process, the productivity of agricultural lands and wetlands was increased. Geography Topağaç is 12 km from the district center and 141 km ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marmara, Balıkesir
Marmara is a municipality and Districts of Turkey, district of Balıkesir Province, Turkey. Its area is 134 km2, and its population is 10,601 (2022). It comprises Marmara Island, Marmara, Avşa and Ekinlik Island, Ekinlik islands along with the neighbouring smaller islands. The mayor is Süleyman Aksoy (Justice and Development Party (Turkey), AKP). The seat of the municipality is in the neighbourhood Cumhuriyet on Marmara Island. The seat of the district governor (''kaymakam'') is in the neighbourhood Yenimahalle, also on Marmara Island. Composition There are 14 mahalle, neighbourhoods in Marmara District: Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 22 May 2023. * Abroz * Asmalı * Avşa * Çınarlı * Cumhuriyet * Deniz * Ekinlik * Gündoğdu * Hürriyet * Okullar * Saraylar * Topağaç * Yenimahalle * Yiğ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |