Osmaniye Province
Osmaniye ili | |
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Country | Turkey |
Seat | Osmaniye |
Government | |
• Governor | Erdinç Yılmaz |
Area | 3,320 km2 (1,280 sq mi) |
Population (2022)[1] | 559,405 |
• Density | 170/km2 (440/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Area code | 0328 |
Website | www |
Osmaniye Province (Turkish: Osmaniye ili) is a province in south-central Turkey. It was named Cebel-i Bereket (lit. 'Fertile Mountain') in the early republic until 1933, when it was incorporated into Adana Province. It was made a province again in 1996.[2][3] Its area is 3,320 km2,[4] and its population is 559,405 (2022).[1] The province is situated in Çukurova, a geographical, economical and cultural region. The capital of the province is Osmaniye. Other major towns include Kadirli and Düziçi.