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Niksar | |
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 Niksar view from the city center | |
  Niksar Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 40°35′30″N 36°57′06″E / 40.59167°N 36.95167°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Tokat |
| District | Niksar |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Özdilek Özcan (AKP) |
| Population (2022)[1] | 37,017 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 60600 |
| Area code | 0356 |
| Website | www |
Niksar, historically known as Neocaesarea (Νεοκαισάρεια), is a city in Tokat Province, Turkey. It is the seat of Niksar District.[2] Its population is 37,017 (2022).[1] It was settled by many empires. Niksar is known as "Çukurova of North-Anatolia" due to its production of many kinds of fruits and vegetables. On May 2, 2018, Niksar was included in the World Heritage tentative list.[3]
- ^ a b "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ "Early Period of Anatolian Turkish Heritage: Niksar, The Capital of Danishmend Dynasty". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 14 July 2018.