Gursu District in Bursa
Gursu district of Bursa is one of the important regions of the city. In this article, we will provide detailed information about Gursu region in Bursa for readers and those interested in Bursa and its suburbs in Turkey.
An introduction:
Bursa is located in northwest Turkey, between Istanbul and Ankara. Moreover, Bursa city is a tourist destination and a perfect home. Gursu is one of the most beautiful areas of Bursa, which we will talk about in this article..:
Gursu region (location – climate – population – history):
It is located on the slopes of Uludag Mountain in Bursa city. It is bordered to the west by Yildirim district of Bursa and Osmangazi district, to the north by Gemlik district of Bursa, and to the east and south by Kestel district.
As for the area of Gursu district in Bursa, it is 118 square kilometers. Furthermore, it is 100-108 m above sea level. Furthermore, Gursu district of Bursa is 13 km from the city center. The population of Gursu district in Bursa is about 93,788 people. Moreover, it includes 14 residential neighborhoods.
As for the climate of Gursu, it has a temperate climate, with fertile lands and abundant water.
About the history of the Gursu region, it was called (Susığırlık), Yildirim municipality was established in 1930, and in 1934 the name (Susığırlık) was changed to Gursu; Due to the abundance of water in the area.
Furhermore, in 1990, Gursu district in Bursa became independent from Yildirim municipality. Moreover, an independent municipality was formed called Gursu Municipality.
Economy in Gursu:
Given the fertility of the land in Gursu region and the abundance of water sources in it.. Agriculture is the main source of income for the residents of Gursu district in Bursa. Moreover, they rely heavily on the cultivation of fruits and vegetables. Forest land constitutes more than 45% of Gursu region in Bursa. Therefore, Gursu is suitable for livestock, as there are many farms in Gursu region due to the large number of pastures there.
Additionally, the fertile agricultural land in Gursu district of Bursa constitutes more than 42% of the land area. Furthermore, most of the agricultural lands consist of fruit orchards, as Gursu district is the first producer of fruit in Bursa.
Fruit cultivation in Gursu region is of great importance in production, especially pear cultivation, as it represents 40% of the agricultural land in Gursu. 60% of pear production is exported abroad. While peaches come in second place, as Bursa ranks first in Turkey in the production of peaches.
In addition, industry is an important resource of the economy of Gursu region. The industrial zone known as (Uludağ Organize Sanayi) in Bursa is located within the borders of Gursu district. There are more than 235 factories and companies operating in the automotive, metallurgical, beverage, food and textile sectors in the industrial zone in Gursu.
The most prominent natural and tourist places in Gursu region in Bursa:
Paragliding Festivals:
These festivals are traditionally organized by Gursu Municipality in Bursa every year. Paragliding enthusiasts come from all over the country. Moreover, there are paragliding training centers.
Historic Istiklal Neighborhood in Gursu district of Bursa:
There are 120 houses that reflect the history of the residents of Gursu region. Furthermore, these houses consist of two or three floors made of wood and mud bricks. Istiklal Neighborhood includes the Middle Mosque, which was a church in the past and has been converted into a mosque.
Historic Bath of Gursu:
Gursu district of Bursa has many historical baths. In the village of Cambazlar, there is a historical bath, which is a hammam with an Ottoman structure.
Historic windmill in Gursu:
It is located at the entrance of Gursu district of Bursa. The windmill is a magnificent 19th century architectural model. Gursu municipality restored it in cooperation with Bursa municipality to become a distinctive social facility.
Ericek Lake (Ericek Gölü):
Ericek Lake is located in Gursu district of Bursa, known as Adrenalin Park, at the top of the Katirli Mountains (KATIRLI DAĞI). Of course, tourists and residents visit it to enjoy fishing on the banks of the lake and practice mountain climbing and cycling. Moreover, it receives its visitors all year round.
Urban transformation and real estate investment in Gursu, Bursa:
Gursu Municipality is making intensive efforts in the development of the real estate sector and urban transformation. Such as, Housing projects that are conformed to Turkish specifications and standards and establishing a strong infrastructure in Gursu region and that is because investors in the real estate and industrial sector are flocking to Gursu.
With the protocol signed between Gursu Municipality and the administration of industrial zone.. They will move the factories near the residential areas to the designated area away from residential neighborhoods in Gursu. Additionally, they have begun to work to construct the project, which will be built on an area of 55 thousand square meters. The project aims to move factories and establish a commercial center that will be called Çarşı Vişne.
Moreover, they will establish residential areas in Gursu that are resistant to earthquakes within the scope of urban transformation and real estate investment.
In this regard, the Mayor of Gursu in Bursa stated that the new project area at the entrance of Gursu is an important feature, we will make Gursu a center of attraction, and an example to follow in the urban transformation in Bursa.
Thus, we have provided the reader with detailed information about Gursu region in Bursa.
Edited by: Ebla Group Real Estate
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