| Karıncalı | |
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| Neighbourhood | |
  KarıncalıLocation in TurkeyShow map of Turkey KarıncalıKarıncalı (Marmara)Show map of Marmara | |
| Coordinates: 39°58′N 28°52′E / 39.967°N 28.867°E / 39.967; 28.867 | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Bursa |
| District | Orhaneli |
| Elevation | 400 m (1,300 ft) |
| Population | 1,308 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 16980 |
| Area code | 0224 |
Karıncalı is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Orhaneli, Bursa Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,308 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde). It is situated to the north of Orhaneli creek. The distance to Orhaneli is 8 kilometres (5 mi).
Although the present name of the town Karıncalı means "with ant" the original name Karın refers to maternal brothers. The settlement was founded by 10 families of Turkmen Kayı tribe after Orhan of Ottoman Empire captured Orhaneli in early 14th century. In 1994, the settlement was declared a seat of township.
References
- Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- "Law No. 6360". Official Gazette (in Turkish). 6 December 2012.
- "Classification tables of municipalities and their affiliates and local administrative units" (DOC). Official Gazette (in Turkish). 12 September 2010.
- "Mayor's page" (in Turkish). Archived from the original on 2012-01-11. Retrieved 2012-02-23.
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