Pozantı
Pozantı | |
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District and municipality | |
Map showing Pozantı District in Adana Province | |
| Coordinates: 37°25′40″N 34°52′16″E / 37.42778°N 34.87111°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Adana |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ali Avan (MHP) |
Area | 899 km2 (347 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 780 m (2,560 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 19,852 |
| • Density | 22/km2 (57/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Area code | 0322 |
| Website | www |
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).