Kurşunlu, Gemlik Explained

Type:	neighbourhood
Province:	Bursa
District:	Gemlik
Kurşunlu
Population Total:	1574
Population As Of:	2022
Coordinates:	40.36°N 29.0211°W

Kurşunlu is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Gemlik, Bursa Province, Turkey.^[1] Its population is 1,574 (2022).^[2] It lies on the Gulf of Gemlik (Marmara Sea), at the foot of a range of hills of about 1000feet. It was an independent municipality until it was merged into the municipality of Gemlik in 2008.^[3]

History

In the village, there is an ancient monastery called St. Aberkios Monastery.^[4] This monastery is identified with the Byzantine-era Elegmoi monastery.

Notes and References

1. https://www.e-icisleri.gov.tr/Anasayfa/MulkiIdariBolumleri.aspx Mahalle
2. Web site: Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports. 12 July 2023. TÜİK. en. XLS.
3. https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2008/03/20080322M1-1.htm Kanun No. 5747
4. https://www.thebyzantinelegacy.com/aberkios Monastery of St. Aberkios