Keşan
Keşan | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 40°51′10″N 26°38′00″E / 40.85278°N 26.63333°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Edirne |
| District | Keşan |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mehmet Özcan (CHP) |
| Population (2022) | 64,842 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Area code | 0284 |
| Website | www |
Keşan (Turkish: [ˈceʃan]; Bulgarian: Кешан; Greek: Κεσσάνη; Byzantine Greek: Ρούσιον, Rusion) is a town in Edirne Province, Turkey. It is the seat of Keşan District. Its population is 64,842 (2022). In the summer its population increases because of an influx of tourists. The mayor is Mehmet Özcan (CHP).
Agriculture and commerce are the two most important sources of income in Keşan. Because of its proximity to Greece, there is a daily flow of tourists in and out of the district. Literacy is 98%. The local music includes gaida, tupan, and hora dance.