Pozantı

Pozantı
Map showing Pozantı District in Adana Province
Pozantı
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 37°25′40″N 34°52′16″E / 37.42778°N 34.87111°E / 37.42778; 34.87111
CountryTurkey
ProvinceAdana
Government
  MayorAli Avan (MHP)
Area
899 km2 (347 sq mi)
Elevation
780 m (2,560 ft)
Population
 (2022)
19,852
  Density22/km2 (57/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Area code0322
Websitewww.pozanti.bel.tr

Pozantı (Greek: Πενδοσις, romanized: Pendhòsis, formerly Arabic: الْبَدَندُون, romanized: el-Bedendûn) is a municipality and district of Adana Province, Turkey. Its area is 899 km2, and its population is 19,852 (2022). The town is in the highlands of Çukurova, and is a major gateway to the Mediterranean coasts. Pozantı stands in the foothills, at the bottom of one of the few passes through the mountains. The mayor is Ali Avan (MHP).