Gediz River

Gediz River
Gediz River in its downstream section crossing İzmir Province
Map
Location
CountryTurkey
Physical characteristics
SourceMount Murat
 • locationKütahya Province
MouthGediz River Delta
 • location
Foça, İzmir Province
 • coordinates
38°35′18″N 26°48′57″E / 38.58833°N 26.81583°E / 38.58833; 26.81583
Length401 km (249 mi)

The Gediz River (Turkish: Gediz Nehri, Turkish pronunciation: [ˈɡediz]), anciently known as the Hermus River (Ancient Greek: Έρμος), is the second-longest river in Anatolia flowing into the Aegean Sea. From its source of Mount Murat in Kütahya Province, it flows generally west for 401 km (249 mi) to the Gediz River Delta in the Gulf of İzmir.