Eskişehir
Eskişehir | |
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Clockwise from top: Eskişehir Fairy Tale Castle in Sazova Park, Lion Statue in Eskişehir, Porsuk River, Porsuk Bridge, Eskişehir Tram, Eskişehir Municipality | |
| Coordinates: 39°47′N 30°31′E / 39.783°N 30.517°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Region | Central Anatolia |
| Province | Eskişehir |
| Government | |
| • Metropolitan Mayor | Ayşe Ünlüce (CHP) |
| Area | |
| 2,678.00 km2 (1,033.98 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 788 m (2,585 ft) |
| Population (2024) | |
| 921 630 | |
| • Density | 335/km2 (868/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 821 315 |
| GDP | |
| • Metropolitan municipality | TRY 81.527 billion US$ 9.078 billion (2021) |
| • Per capita | TRY 91,234 US$ 10,158 (2021) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 26 xxx |
| Area code | (+90) 222 |
| Registration plate | 26 |
| Website | www.eskisehir-bld.gov.tr |
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Eskişehir (US: /ˌɛskɪʃəˈhɪər/ ES-kish-ə-HEER, Turkish: [esˈciʃehiɾ]; from eski 'old' and şehir 'city') is a city in northwestern Turkey and the capital of the Eskişehir Province. The urban population of the city is 821 315 (Odunpazari + Tebebasi), with a metropolitan population of 921 630.
The city is located on the banks of the Porsuk River, 792 m above sea level, where it overlooks the fertile Phrygian Valley. In the nearby hills one can find hot springs. The city is 233 km (145 mi) to the west of Ankara, 330 km (205 mi) to the southeast of Istanbul and 78 km (48 mi) to the northeast of Kütahya. It is located in the vicinity of the ancient city of Dorylaeum.
Known as a university town, it houses Eskişehir Technical University, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, and Anadolu University. The province covers an area of 2,678 km2 (1,034 sq mi).