Sındırgı
Sındırgı | |
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District and municipality | |
Çaygören, Sındırgı | |
Map showing Sındırgı District in Balıkesir Province | |
| Coordinates: 39°14′24″N 28°10′30″E / 39.24000°N 28.17500°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Balıkesir |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Serkan Sak (CHP) |
Area | 1,387 km2 (536 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 230 m (750 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 32,408 |
| • Density | 23/km2 (61/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 10330 |
| Area code | 0266 |
| Website | www |
Sındırgı, formerly Koruköy and Carseae (Ancient Greek: Κάρσεαι), is a municipality and district of Balıkesir Province, Turkey. Its area is 1,387 km2, and its population is 32,408 (2022). The mayor is Serkan Sak (CHP). A carpet festival is held in Sındırgı town in every fall season around September, and it is called International Yağcıbedir Festival. The province is also famous for its kolonya, a scented perfume used to freshen the hands.