Biga Peninsula
Biga Peninsula (Turkish: Biga Yarımadası) is a peninsula in Turkey, in the northwest part of Anatolia. It is also known by its ancient name Troad (Troas).
The peninsula is bounded by the
Most of the peninsula is a part of the Çanakkale Province, except for a small part at the southeast, belonging to the Balıkesir Province. The most important settlement of the peninsula is Çanakkale, the capital of the province. The district centers are the other important settlements. The population as of 2022 is as follows:[4]
| District | Population (Including rural area) |
|---|---|
| Çanakkale (Central district) | 197,841 |
| Biga | 92,180 |
| Çan | 47,954 |
| Ayvacık | 34,549 |
| Ezine | 31,848 |
| Yenice | 30,587 |
| Lapseki | 29,336 |
| Bayramiç | 28,952 |
There are also some of the important ancient settlements in the peninsula. Assos is situated at the South of the peninsula. Ancient Troy now included in the list of World heritage site is also in the peninsula close to Çanakkale.
References
- ^ Map page
- ^ a b A report of the population of the peninsula by Özlem Serkaya Doğan (in Turkish)
- ^ Atlas periodical (in Turkish)
- TÜİK. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
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