Altınova, Ayvalık Explained

Type:	neighbourhood
Province:	Balıkesir
District:	Ayvalık
Altınova
Population Total:	15467
Population As Of:	2022
Coordinates:	39.2211°N 26.7839°W

Altınova (formerly: Ayazmend)^[1] is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Ayvalık, Balıkesir Province, Turkey.^[2] Its population is 15,467 (2022).^[3] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).^{[4] [5]}

Until the early 1920s Altınova was a village called "Ayazmend". However, during Atatürk's visit to the village, he was so impressed by the golden colour of its wheat fields, that he called it the "Golden Delta," hence, Altınova.^[6]

Notes and References

1. https://nisanyanmap.com/?yer=4887&haritasi=alt%C4%B1nova Altınova
2. https://www.e-icisleri.gov.tr/Anasayfa/MulkiIdariBolumleri.aspx Mahalle
3. Web site: Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports. 22 May 2023. TÜİK. en. XLS.
4. Web site: Law No. 6360. 6 December 2012 . Official Gazette. tr.
5. Web site: Classification tables of municipalities and their affiliates and local administrative units. 12 September 2010. Official Gazette. tr. DOC.
6. https://web.archive.org/web/20130723100818/http://mebk12.meb.gov.tr/meb_iys_dosyalar/10/02/736995/icerikler/altnovay-tanyalm_228612.html Altınova´yı tanıyalım