Mihalgazi
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Mihalgazi, formerly Gümele (Before 1927), is a town and district of Eskişehir Province
in the Black Sea Anatolia region of Turkey
. According to 2010 census, population of the district is 3,876 of which 1,730 live in the town of Mihalgazi. The district covers an area of 131 km² (51 sq mi), and the town lies at an average elevation of 328 m (1,076 ft). She borders İnhisar
to the west, Yenipazar
to the northwest, Sarıcakaya
to the east and Eskişehir
to the south. Mihalgazi has four boroughs and five villages. Alpagut and Sakarılıca, who are 2 of these villages, have a municipality. She 35 km away from Eskişehir. She was part of Eskişehir
sanjak between 1292- second half of 15th century. She was part of Göynük township of Bursa sanjak between second half of 15th one - 16th one, her of Bolu
sanjak between 16th century - 1894. She bounded to Söğüt township of Bilecik
sanjak between 1894-1923. She was part of Söğüt
district of Bilecik Province between 1923-1946 and became a township and changed her name as Mihalgazi in 1927 after People of Gümele repulsed attacks of Greeks troops, who marched from Söğüt and Eskişehir during Turkish War of Independence
in 1921. She bounded to Central District of Eskişehir Province
in 1946 and Sarıcakaya
district of her in 1958. She had a municipality in 1967. She finally a district of Eskişehir Province
in 1990. She is famous with hot spring in Sakarılıca.
Eskisehir Province
Eskişehir Province is a province in northwestern Turkey. Its adjacent provinces are Bilecik to the northwest, Kütahya to the west, Afyon to the southwest, Konya to the south, Ankara to the east, and Bolu to the north. The provincial capital is Eskişehir. Most of the province is laid down in...
in the Black Sea Anatolia region of Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
. According to 2010 census, population of the district is 3,876 of which 1,730 live in the town of Mihalgazi. The district covers an area of 131 km² (51 sq mi), and the town lies at an average elevation of 328 m (1,076 ft). She borders İnhisar
Inhisar
İnhisar is a town and district of Bilecik Province in the Marmara region of Turkey. The population is 1034 . The mayor is İsmail Cambaz ....
to the west, Yenipazar
Yenipazar
Yenipazar, which means 'new market place' in Turkish, is the actual or historical name of several localities:* Novi Pazar is a city, notable during the Ottoman period when it took the name, in today's Serbia...
to the northwest, Sarıcakaya
Saricakaya
Sarıcakaya is a town and district of Eskişehir Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. According to 2000 census, population of the district is 5,642 of which 2,672 live in the town of Sarıcakaya as of 2010. The district covers an area of , and the town lies at an average elevation of...
to the east and Eskişehir
Eskisehir
Eskişehir is a city in northwestern Turkey and the capital of the Eskişehir Province. According to the 2009 census, the population of the city is 631,905. The city is located on the banks of the Porsuk River, 792 m above sea level, where it overlooks the fertile Phrygian Valley. In the nearby...
to the south. Mihalgazi has four boroughs and five villages. Alpagut and Sakarılıca, who are 2 of these villages, have a municipality. She 35 km away from Eskişehir. She was part of Eskişehir
Eskisehir
Eskişehir is a city in northwestern Turkey and the capital of the Eskişehir Province. According to the 2009 census, the population of the city is 631,905. The city is located on the banks of the Porsuk River, 792 m above sea level, where it overlooks the fertile Phrygian Valley. In the nearby...
sanjak between 1292- second half of 15th century. She was part of Göynük township of Bursa sanjak between second half of 15th one - 16th one, her of Bolu
Bolu
- Places of interest :The countryside around Bolu offers excellent walking and other outdoor pursuits. There are hotels in the town for visitors. Sights near the town include:* The 14th century mosque, Ulu Camii...
sanjak between 16th century - 1894. She bounded to Söğüt township of Bilecik
Bilecik
-External links:* http://www.eksisozluk.com/show.asp?t=bilecik%20diye%20bir%20yerin%20asl%C4%B1nda%20olmamas%C4%B1%20 Bilecik Conspiracy* http://www.bilecikaktuel.com* * http://www.voyagerbook.com/eng/iller/11/11.asp*...
sanjak between 1894-1923. She was part of Söğüt
Sögüt
Söğüt is a town and district of Bilecik Province in the Marmara region of Turkey. Söğüt has an area of and borders Bilecik to the west, Gölpazarı to the north, İnhisar to the northeast, Eskişehir to the southeast, and Bozüyük to the southwest. The 2000 census put the population at 21,012 citizens,...
district of Bilecik Province between 1923-1946 and became a township and changed her name as Mihalgazi in 1927 after People of Gümele repulsed attacks of Greeks troops, who marched from Söğüt and Eskişehir during Turkish War of Independence
Turkish War of Independence
The Turkish War of Independence was a war of independence waged by Turkish nationalists against the Allies, after the country was partitioned by the Allies following the Ottoman Empire's defeat in World War I...
in 1921. She bounded to Central District of Eskişehir Province
Eskisehir Province
Eskişehir Province is a province in northwestern Turkey. Its adjacent provinces are Bilecik to the northwest, Kütahya to the west, Afyon to the southwest, Konya to the south, Ankara to the east, and Bolu to the north. The provincial capital is Eskişehir. Most of the province is laid down in...
in 1946 and Sarıcakaya
Saricakaya
Sarıcakaya is a town and district of Eskişehir Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. According to 2000 census, population of the district is 5,642 of which 2,672 live in the town of Sarıcakaya as of 2010. The district covers an area of , and the town lies at an average elevation of...
district of her in 1958. She had a municipality in 1967. She finally a district of Eskişehir Province
Eskisehir Province
Eskişehir Province is a province in northwestern Turkey. Its adjacent provinces are Bilecik to the northwest, Kütahya to the west, Afyon to the southwest, Konya to the south, Ankara to the east, and Bolu to the north. The provincial capital is Eskişehir. Most of the province is laid down in...
in 1990. She is famous with hot spring in Sakarılıca.
