BüyükorhanBüyükorhan
A rural, mountainous district in the south of the province with an economy based on agriculture and livestock; Bursa's least populated district.
Bursa's Districts (İlçe)
A short introduction to each of Bursa's 17 districts, based on the latest municipal divisions
Bursa is made up of 17 districts (ilçe). Below is a short introduction to each district. For more detailed information about investing or settling in any district, contact our experts.
17 districts
Bursa's districts (in Turkish alphabetical order)
GemlikGemlik
A Marmara coast port town and Turkey's hub for olives and olive oil; industrial and tourist, with an active property market.
GürsuGürsu
A district near central Bursa known for peach production; developing quickly for housing, with new-build projects.
HarmancıkHarmancık
A small mountain district with a chrome-mining economy; a quiet, sparsely populated area in the south of the province.
İnegölİnegöl
Turkey's furniture-industry capital, also known for İnegöl köfte; one of Bursa's most populous and most affordable districts.
İznikİznik
The historic town of ancient Nicaea beside Lake İznik; site of the First Council of Nicaea, with traditional tiles and Byzantine walls.
KaracabeyKaracabey
A western agricultural and livestock district with the Longoz forest and wide farmland; the region's ecotourism center.
KelesKeles
A mountain district south of Uludağ with lovely highland pastures and a traditional economy; cold climate and unspoiled nature.
KestelKestel
An industrial-residential district east of the center with modern industrial zones and a growing residential fabric.
MudanyaMudanya
A Marmara coastal town known for the Armistice of Mudanya and for olives; a popular second-home destination for Istanbul residents.
MustafakemalpaşaMustafakemalpaşa
A large western district with agriculture, dairy products and the Suuçtu waterfall; a mix of urban and rural fabric.
NilüferNilüfer
Bursa's most modern district, with advanced infrastructure, large parks and a university campus; an upscale area to live in.
OrhaneliOrhaneli
A southern mountain district known for its mines and hot springs; a natural area with the Sadağ Canyon.
OrhangaziOrhangazi
An industrial district beside Lake İznik; home to automotive factories and a growing property market.
OsmangaziOsmangazi
Bursa's historic and cultural center with the Grand Mosque (Ulu Cami), the covered bazaar and the tombs of Ottoman sultans; the province's most populous district.
YenişehirYenişehir
A strategic agricultural district in the east of the province, home to Bursa's airport and fertile farmland.
YıldırımYıldırım
A historic-residential district with the Yıldırım complex and the UNESCO-listed village of Cumalıkızık; a mix of Ottoman heritage and urban fabric.