Gördes

Gördes
—  District  —
Location of Gördes within Turkey.
Gördes
Location of Gördes
Coordinates:
Country  Turkey
Region Aegean
Province Manisa
Area
 • District 947 km2 (365.6 sq mi)
Elevation 578 m (1,896 ft)
Population (2000)[1]
 • District 38,110
 • Density 40.24/km2 (104.2/sq mi)
 • Urban 10,809
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 45xxx
Area code(s) 236
Licence plate 45
Website www.gordes.bel.tr

Gördes is a town and district of Manisa Province in the Aegean region of Turkey. According to the 2000 census, population of the district is 38,110 of which 10,809 live in the town of Gördes.[1][2] The district covers an area of 947 km2 (366 sq mi),[3] and the town lies at an elevation of 578 m (1,896 ft).

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Economy

Gördes is one of the handmade Turkish carpet production centers in Manisa. Gördes carpets have different pattern and styles.

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