Nilufer District in Bursa, Turkey - Detailed Information

Information and Figures about Nilufer District in Bursa City

Nilüfer is considered the third largest district in Bursa after the neighborhoods of Osmangazi and Yıldırım. In recent years, the area has witnessed significant development in construction and real estate, to the extent that its real estate projects are now able to meet the housing needs of Bursa residents entirely. It has also become a major attraction for residents, making it one of the fastest-growing districts in Bursa in terms of population. The district was named after "Nilüfer Hatun," the wife of the second Ottoman Sultan "Orhan Gazi," who conquered Bursa and made it the capital of the Ottoman Empire.

The area enjoys the mild climate of the Marmara region and is situated 100-150 meters above sea level. It is bordered by "Osmangazi" to the east, "Ovaakça" to the south, "Mustafa Kemal Paşa" and "Lake Uluabat" to the west, and "Mudanya" to the north. The district, which consists of 64 neighborhoods, has a population of about 397,000 according to the 2015 census. The area contributes significantly to the country's economy through its industrial, agricultural, and livestock wealth. Industrially, the district has become a hub for the development of the industrial sector in recent years, as the most important industrial zones of Bursa are located within its boundaries. The area hosts the largest industrial institutions and companies in Bursa and the country, such as Renault car factories, Bosch electrical appliance factories, Sifaş, Besaş, Filament, Basaş, Kimsaş, and other major industrial institutions. Its industrial institutions provide job opportunities for about 80% of the residents of Bursa City. The district also possesses significant agricultural and livestock resources, with many types of fruits and crops grown there. Various types of livestock are raised, including sheep, cows, poultry, beekeeping, and silkworm breeding, which produces silk that greatly contributes to the district's revenues.

Touristic and Cultural Activities in Nilufer, Bursa

The district enjoys vast green spaces, with more than 250 public parks, making it competitive with world cities in terms of green space. The per capita share of green space in the district is 12 square meters, which is three times the city average. Many events, celebrations, festivals, competitions, and exhibitions are held in the area, such as the music festival, theater festival, tango dance festival, poetry, painting, and singing competitions, among others.

The district is home to many scientific, cultural, and health institutions, including numerous private and public schools. It also hosts the main campus of "Uludağ University," one of the most important universities in the country. There are also many libraries, cultural, entertainment, and sports centers, as well as social event centers. The area is home to many private, public, and educational hospitals, health institutions, and medical research centers. There are also many large shopping centers and numerous modern real estate projects, which have contributed to transforming the district into a hub for attracting many investors in the Turkish real estate sector. Nilufer is considered one of the most attractive districts in Bursa for foreign investors, as it offers the finest apartments for sale in Bursa, especially for Arab investors coming from the Gulf countries. It is worth mentioning that Nilufer is one of the districts in Bursa with the highest increase in property value, as real estate and land prices have doubled compared to two years ago. Today, the average price per square meter of property in the district ranges between 3,000 and 3,500 lira.

Edited by: Imtilak Real Estate©