Niksar
Niksar | |
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Niksar view from the city center | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Tokat |
| District | Niksar |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Semih Tepebaşı (AKP) |
| Population (2022) | 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. Its population is 37,017 (2022). 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.