Cihangazi
| Cihangazi | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Cihangazi Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 39°44′N 29°55′E / 39.733°N 29.917°ECoordinates: 39°44′N 29°55′E / 39.733°N 29.917°E | |
| Country |
 Turkey |
| Province | Bilecik Province |
| District | Bozüyük |
| Elevation | 1,130 m (3,705 ft) |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 391 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 11440 |
| Area code(s) | 0228 |
| Licence plate | 11 |
Cihangazi is a small belde (town) in Bozüyük district of Bilecik Province, Turkey. It is 30 kilometres (19 mi) south of Bozüyük at 39°44′N 29°55′E / 39.733°N 29.917°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.
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