İnegöl

District and municipality in Bursa, Turkey From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

İnegöl (known as Ἀγγελόκωμις, Angelokomis in the Byzantine period)[2][3] is a municipality and district of Bursa Province, Turkey.[4] Its area is 1,118 km2 (432 sq mi),[5] and its population is 302,251 (2024).[1] İnegöl is one of the centers of the Turkish furniture industry, and is also known for its meatball (İnegöl köftesi) which has its origins in ćevapi brought to the region by Bosnian immigrants (Bosniaks) during the Balkan Wars.

CountryTurkey
Area
1,118 km2 (432 sq mi)
Population
(2022)[1]
294,485
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İnegöl
Inegöl İshak Paşa Külliyesi
Inegöl İshak Paşa Külliyesi
Official logo of İnegöl
Map showing İnegöl District in Bursa Province
Map showing İnegöl District in Bursa Province
İnegöl is located in Turkey
İnegöl
İnegöl
Location in Turkey
İnegöl is located in Marmara
İnegöl
İnegöl
İnegöl (Marmara)
Coordinates: 40°04′50″N 29°30′35″E
CountryTurkey
ProvinceBursa
Government
  MayorAlper Taban (AKP)
Area
1,118 km2 (432 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)[1]
294,485
  Density263.4/km2 (682.2/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
16400
Area code0224
Websitewww.inegol.bel.tr
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Although considerably quieter than the neighbouring Bursa and Eskişehir, İnegöl retains sufficient attractions to make it interesting for tourists for a one- or two-day stopover, as well as possessing sufficiently unspoilt nearby natural attractions to keep one occupied for longer stays.[editorializing] Notable tourist attractions are the İnegöl Kent Müzesi[6] and, directly next to it, the İshakpaşa Historical Mosque.[7] Near İnegöl is the health resort of Oylat (also known as the Oylat Hotspring), adjacent to the Oylat Cave. İnegöl is also located near Uludağ, a popular skiing resort during the winter months.

History

From 1867 until 1922, İnegöl was part of Hüdavendigâr vilayet. It was occupied by the Greek Army during the Greco-Turkish War (1919–1922); however, it was retaken by the Turks during the Great Offensive.

Composition

There are 116 neighbourhoods in İnegöl District:[8]

Furniture

İnegöl is a city surrounded by natural resources, especially forests; therefore, wood-processing businesses have always been a significant part of the city's economy. The first official record of wood-processing business was recorded in 1523 in the Hüdavendigar cadastral record book. Some villages produced oars for the galleys of the Ottoman Empire.[9]

The furniture sector of İnegöl accounts for 88.5% of all industry.[9] 42% of İnegöl's exports were furniture exports in 2019 ($574.559.944,38).[10] The city is number three in Turkish furniture exports when ranked by total volume, after İstanbul and Kayseri.[citation needed]

There are two large furniture shopping malls in İnegöl.[11][12]

Notable people

Notable residents include Mustafa Ülgen, an orthodontist. A section of the İnegöl Kent Müzesi (museum) is dedicated to him.

Twin cities

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