Havran, Balıkesir
Havran | |
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District and municipality | |
Kaz Mountains, from Havran | |
Map showing Havran District in Balıkesir Province | |
| Coordinates: 39°33′30″N 27°05′54″E / 39.55833°N 27.09833°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Balıkesir |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Emin Ersoy (AKP) |
Area | 565 km2 (218 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 28,058 |
| • Density | 50/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 10560 |
| Area code | 0266 |
| Website | www |
Havran is a municipality and district of Balıkesir Province, Turkey. Its area is 565 km2, and its population is 28,058 (2022). The town lies at an elevation of 44 m (144 ft).
The district has traditionally produced cheese and a fruit drink called şerbet.
Until the 1920 the population was mix of Turks, Greeks, and Tatar (refugees) with small numbers of Jews and Armenians.