Gömeç

Gömeç
Gömeç town center
Map showing Gömeç District in Balıkesir Province
Gömeç
Location in Turkey
Gömeç
Gömeç (Marmara)
Coordinates: 39°23′28″N 26°50′24″E / 39.39111°N 26.84000°E / 39.39111; 26.84000
CountryTurkey
ProvinceBalıkesir
Government
  MayorMelih Bagci (CHP)
Area
171 km2 (66 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
16,880
  Density99/km2 (260/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
10450
Area code0266
Websitewww.gomec.bel.tr

Gömeç is a municipality and district of Balıkesir Province, Turkey. Its area is 171 km2, and its population is 16,880 (2022). Its former name was Armutova before becoming a district. The ancient city Kisthene is located in Gömeç. Current mayor's name is Melih Bagci (CHP).