Koyun Island (Turkish: Koyun Adası, literally "Sheep Island") is a Turkish island in the Sea of Marmara. At 40°30′33″N 27°34′40″E / 40.50917°N 27.57778°E it is a part of Erdek ilçe (district) of Balıkesir Province.[1] It is situated between the better known islands of Avşa Island and Paşalimanı Island.
Native name: Koyun Adası | |
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  Koyun Island | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Marmara |
| Coordinates | 40°30′33″N 27°34′40″E / 40.50917°N 27.57778°E |
| Administration | |
| İl (province) | Balıkesir Province |
| İlçe | Bandırma |
The island is a long island from north to south. Its total area is about 1.7 square kilometres (0.66 sq mi). There are only a few summer houses on the otherwise uninhabited island.[2]