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Osman Gazi Bridge
Soaring 1,550 m-span suspension bridge across the Gulf of İzmit, one of the longest in the world, slashing the Istanbul–İzmir drive on the O-5 motorway.
49 km · about 55 min drive
Kocaeli, Turkey · Asia
Balaban sits on the route: 10 minutes from Arslanbey, 49km from Osman Gazi Bridge.
Balaban is a town located in Kocaeli, Turkey. With a population of 1,326, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Balaban sits in Turkey, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Istanbul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Balaban to your route.
Balaban is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Kartepe, Kocaeli Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,326 (2022).
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Balaban is located in Kocaeli, Turkey, Asia. The coordinates are 40.6868 latitude, 30.0840 longitude.
Balaban has a population of approximately 1,326 people, making it a town in Turkey.
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Soaring 1,550 m-span suspension bridge across the Gulf of İzmit, one of the longest in the world, slashing the Istanbul–İzmir drive on the O-5 motorway.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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