Adana | |
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Coordinates: 37°0′N 35°19.28′E / 37.000°N 35.32133°E | |
Country | Turkey |
Region | Mediterranean |
Province | Adana |
Founded | 6000 BC (8024 years ago) |
Incorporated | 1871 (153 years ago) |
Districts | Seyhan, Yüreğir, Çukurova, Sarıçam |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor-council government |
• Body | Adana Metropolitan Municipality |
• Mayor | Zeydan Karalar (CHP) |
Area | |
• Metro | 2,280 km2 (880 sq mi) |
Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) |
Population (end of 2023)[1] | |
• Metro | 1,800,619 |
• Metro density | 790/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
Demonym | Adanalı (Turkish) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Postal code | 01xxx |
Area code | 0322 |
Licence plate | 01 |
Website | www |
Adana[a] is a large city in southern Turkey. The city is situated on the Seyhan River, 35 km (22 mi) inland from the northeastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea. It is the administrative seat of the Adana province, and has a population of 1.8 million,[1] making it the largest city in the Mediterrenean Region of Turkey.
Adana lies in the heart of Cilicia, which was once one of the most important regions of the classical world.[2][3] Home to six million people, Cilicia is an important agricultural area, owing to the large fertile plain of Çukurova.
Twenty-first century Adana is a centre for regional trade, healthcare, and public and private services. Agriculture and logistics are important parts of the economy.
The city is connected to Tarsus and Mersin by TCDD train.
The closest public airport is Çukurova International Airport.
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