Detailed information about the Osmangazi area in the Turkish city of Bursa

Information and Figures about Osmangazi District in Bursa City

Osmangazi district is located in the center of Bursa city on the slopes of the famous Uludag Mountain. The district is a meeting point for all suburbs of Bursa and is the largest suburb in the city in terms of population. The district is named after Prince Osman Gazi, the founder of the Ottoman Empire. The area, which covers more than 1,165 square kilometers, rises about 150 meters above sea level and enjoys the mild climate of the Marmara region, with an average temperature of 14.4°C. It is bordered to the east by Kok Dere Valley, to the west by the Nilufer River and the new Mudanya road, and to the north by the Katerli Mountains.

The district, which embraces the Nilufer River and Bursa plateaus, is a junction for the Istanbul-Eskisehir and Izmir roads. It is 31 kilometers from Mudanya port, 30 kilometers from the Gemlik area, and 74 kilometers from Yalova city. It consists of 109 neighborhoods and has a population of over 826,000 according to the 2015 census.

Economic Activities in Osmangazi District, Bursa

The district is home to many industries such as textile and fabric manufacturing, spare parts for cars, agricultural and construction machinery, leather, metals, and plastics, as well as machinery and equipment used in carpentry and furniture, iron, steel, and copper industries, electrical and food industries, and other important sectors. The region, blessed with fertile lands, also sees the cultivation of various crops such as vegetables, fruits, and grains. There are also many commercial and tourism companies, as well as numerous official and unofficial institutions, with most of the city’s government institutions located here. The district also has many public and private schools, some faculties of the renowned Uludag University, and many cultural, social, sports, and entertainment centers, in addition to exhibition halls, theaters, museums, celebration and conference halls, and famous shopping centers. The area is home to many public parks, green spaces, and children's playgrounds, such as the Botanic Gardens, Resat Oyal Cultural Park, and the Soganli Zoo, among other parks.

Tourism in Osmangazi District, Bursa

The district is considered one of the most important tourist areas in Bursa city. With its historical monuments, it is an open-air museum, home to many mosques, towers, clocks, caravanserais, markets, bridges, and old houses from the Ottoman era. There are also many entertainment centers and museums that attract tourists from all over the country. The government, in cooperation with Bursa Municipality, pays great attention to the area, with many urban transformation projects aimed at eliminating random buildings and redeveloping the district in a modern style. The government has also set many plans to restore historical monuments and neighborhoods in a way that preserves their historical fabric and value. The municipality is also working to increase green spaces by establishing more public parks, and these projects will transform Osmangazi into a center for attracting tourists in the country.

This great attention to the district has made it one of the areas with the highest real estate value in the city. In a short period, it has become a major center for attracting investors in the tourism and real estate sectors. Property prices in the district are expected to continue rising in the coming period, thanks to ongoing urban transformation projects and the abundance of modern real estate developments.

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Edited by: Imtilak Real Estate©