Bilecik is a topic that has captured the attention of people from all over the world. With its relevance in today's society, Bilecik has become a point of interest for academics, experts, and even the general public. The impact of Bilecik is undeniable, and its influence extends to different aspects of everyday life, from politics to entertainment. In this article, we will delve into the meaning and importance of Bilecik, exploring its many dimensions and the role it plays in modern society.
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Bilecik | |
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Coordinates: 40°08′35″N 29°58′45″E / 40.14306°N 29.97917°E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Bilecik |
District | Bilecik |
Government | |
• Mayor | Melek Mızrak Subaşı (CHP) |
Population | 74,457 |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Postal code | 11000 |
Area code | 0228 |
Website | www |
Bilecik is a city in northwestern Anatolia, Turkey. It is the seat of Bilecik Province and Bilecik District. Its population is 74,457 (2021). The mayor is Melek Mızrak Subaşı (CHP).
The town is famous for its numerous restored Turkish houses. It is increasingly becoming more attractive to tourists. With its rich architectural heritage, Bilecik is a member of the European Association of Historic Towns and Regions. 30 kilometres (19 miles) southeast from Bilecik is Söğüt, a small town, where the Ottoman Empire was founded in 1299.
From 1867 until 1922, Bilecik was part of Hüdavendigâr vilayet.
Bilecik has been nominated as the most irrelevant province in the popular Turkish internet dictionary Ekşi Sözlük. This article sparked an online debate regarding the validity and reality of Bilecik as an actual province.
Bilecik is located in the Southern Marmara section of the Marmara Region. It is one of the least populated provincial capitals in Turkey. Bilecik consists of the quarters Pelitözü, Aşağıköy, Osmangazi, Orhangazi, Cumhuriyet, Gazipaşa, Ismetpaşa, Istasyon, Istiklal, Beşiktaş, Hürriyet, Bahcelievler and Ertuğrulgazi.
Mountains cover 32% percent of the province.
Bilecik has a hot summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen climate classification: Csa), or a temperate oceanic climate (Trewartha climate classification: Do), with cool, wet and often snowy winters, and hot and dry summers. Summers are hot and dry with temperatures exceeding 28 °C (82 °F) during the peak of summer which are the driest months. Winters are cold and it frequently snows between the months of December and March.
Climate data for Bilecik (1991–2020, extremes 1939–2020) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °C (°F) | 22.0 (71.6) |
24.6 (76.3) |
30.2 (86.4) |
33.3 (91.9) |
36.6 (97.9) |
38.2 (100.8) |
41.0 (105.8) |
40.6 (105.1) |
38.4 (101.1) |
34.3 (93.7) |
27.4 (81.3) |
25.0 (77.0) |
41.0 (105.8) |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 6.3 (43.3) |
8.5 (47.3) |
12.4 (54.3) |
17.5 (63.5) |
22.7 (72.9) |
26.8 (80.2) |
29.6 (85.3) |
30.0 (86.0) |
25.9 (78.6) |
20.2 (68.4) |
13.7 (56.7) |
7.9 (46.2) |
18.5 (65.3) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | 2.7 (36.9) |
4.1 (39.4) |
7.2 (45.0) |
11.6 (52.9) |
16.5 (61.7) |
20.4 (68.7) |
22.9 (73.2) |
23.0 (73.4) |
19.1 (66.4) |
14.4 (57.9) |
8.9 (48.0) |
4.5 (40.1) |
12.9 (55.2) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 0.0 (32.0) |
0.8 (33.4) |
3.2 (37.8) |
6.9 (44.4) |
11.3 (52.3) |
14.8 (58.6) |
17.0 (62.6) |
17.4 (63.3) |
13.9 (57.0) |
10.2 (50.4) |
5.5 (41.9) |
1.9 (35.4) |
8.6 (47.5) |
Record low °C (°F) | −16.0 (3.2) |
−14.3 (6.3) |
−11.6 (11.1) |
−6.0 (21.2) |
1.0 (33.8) |
6.0 (42.8) |
7.7 (45.9) |
8.2 (46.8) |
3.2 (37.8) |
−0.8 (30.6) |
−9.2 (15.4) |
−14.5 (5.9) |
−16.0 (3.2) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 48.0 (1.89) |
44.4 (1.75) |
48.7 (1.92) |
48.6 (1.91) |
43.9 (1.73) |
50.6 (1.99) |
16.4 (0.65) |
11.2 (0.44) |
27.0 (1.06) |
50.1 (1.97) |
37.1 (1.46) |
56.1 (2.21) |
482.1 (18.98) |
Average precipitation days | 12.37 | 11.73 | 12.03 | 10.93 | 10.63 | 8.73 | 3.97 | 4.07 | 5.87 | 9.07 | 9.60 | 12.50 | 111.5 |
Mean monthly sunshine hours | 96.1 | 107.4 | 148.8 | 192.0 | 248.0 | 288.0 | 328.6 | 310.0 | 243.0 | 170.5 | 126.0 | 86.8 | 2,345.2 |
Mean daily sunshine hours | 3.1 | 3.8 | 4.8 | 6.4 | 8.0 | 9.6 | 10.6 | 10.0 | 8.1 | 5.5 | 4.2 | 2.8 | 6.4 |
Source: Turkish State Meteorological Service |