Adana
Adana | |
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Aerial view over Adana and the Seyhan River | |
| Coordinates: 37°0′N 35°19.28′E / 37.000°N 35.32133°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Region | Mediterranean |
| Province | Adana |
| Founded | 6000 BC (8025 years ago) |
| Incorporated | 1871 (154 years ago) |
| Districts | Seyhan, Karaisalı, 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 2024) | |
| 2 280 484 (province) | |
| • Metro | 1 816 750 |
| Demonym | Adanalı (Turkish) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 01xxx |
| Area code | 0322 |
| Licence plate | 01 |
| Website | www |
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Adana 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 1 816 750 (Seyhan, Yuregir, Cukurova, Saricam), making it the largest city in the Mediterranean Region of Turkey.
Adana lies in the heart of Cilicia, which some say, was once one of the most important regions of the classical world. Home to six million people, Cilicia is an important agricultural area, owing to the large fertile plain of Çukurova.
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.