Kandıra

Kandıra
Kandıra Şefik Mosque
Map showing Kandıra District in Kocaeli Province
Kandıra
Location in Turkey
Kandıra
Kandıra (Marmara)
Coordinates: 41°04′20″N 30°09′40″E / 41.07222°N 30.16111°E / 41.07222; 30.16111
CountryTurkey
ProvinceKocaeli
Government
  MayorErol Ölmez (AKP)
Area
840 km2 (320 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
52,874
  Density63/km2 (160/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Area code0262
Websitewww.kandira.bel.tr

Kandıra is a municipality and district of Kocaeli Province, Turkey. Its area is 840 km2, and its population is 52,874 (2022). Its neighbours are Kaynarca to the east, Adapazarı to the southeast, İzmit to the south and Şile to the west.