Pınarhisar
Pınarhisar, ancient Brysis (Βρύσις in Ancient Greek), is a town in Kırklareli Province in the Marmara region of Turkey. It is the seat of Pınarhisar District. Its population is 10,497 (2022). The mayor is İhsan Talay (AKP).
Pınarhisar | |
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Pınarhisar Location in Turkey Pınarhisar Pınarhisar (Marmara) | |
| Coordinates: 41°37′41″N 27°30′44″E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Kırklareli |
| District | Pınarhisar |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | İhsan Talay (AKP) |
| Elevation | 189 m (620 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 10,497 |
| Time zone | TRT (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 39300 |
| Area code | 0288 |
| Website | www |
The town was a part of the defensive line Lüleburgaz - Karaağaç - Bunarhisar during the First Balkan War. The former spelling of its name was Bunarhisar. The settlement was captured by Bulgarians in the First Balkan War but was taken back by the Ottoman Empire in the course of the Second Balkan War.
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