Cihangazi

Cihangazi is a village in Bozüyük district of Bilecik Province, Turkey. It is 30 kilometres (19 mi) south of Bozüyük at 39°44′N 29°55′E. The population of Cihangazi was 391 [1] as of 2013. The name of the village probably refers to an undated tombstone of a certain war hero named Cihangazi (literally "World veteran"). Cihangazi was a more populous town in the past and its population is decreasing because of migration to cities.

Cihangazi
Village
Cihangazi
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 39°44′N 29°55′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceBilecik Province
DistrictBozüyük
Elevation
1,130 m (3,705 ft)
Population
 (2013)
  Total391
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
11440
Area code(s)0228
Licence plate11

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