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Sındırgı
Sındırgı, formerly Koruköy and Carseae (), is a municipality and district of Balıkesir Province, Turkey. Its area is 1,387 km2, and its population is 32,408 (2022). The mayor is Serkan Sak (CHP). A carpet festival is held in Sındırgı town in every fall season around September, and it is called International Yağcıbedir Festival. The province is also famous for its kolonya, a scented perfume used to freshen the hands.
2025 Balıkesir earthquakes
6.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Balıkesir in northwestern Turkey on August 10, 2025