Sapanca
Sapanca | |
|---|---|
District and municipality | |
Sapanca city center | |
Map showing Sapanca District in Sakarya Province | |
| Coordinates: 40°41′26″N 30°16′13″E / 40.69056°N 30.27028°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Sakarya |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Nihat Arda Şahin (CHP) |
Area | 173 km2 (67 sq mi) |
| Population (2024) | 46,847 |
| • Density | 270/km2 (700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 54600 |
| Area code | 0264 |
| Climate | Cfa |
| Website | www |
Sapanca is a municipality and district of Sakarya Province, Turkey. Its area is 173 km2, and its population is 46,847 (2024). It lies on the south bank of Lake Sapanca. The town's mayor is Nihat Arda Şahin (CHP).
Sapanca has recently become a tourist destination, due to its natural environment and its lake, as well as its proximity to Istanbul and the city of İzmit, also known as Kocaeli. The town has a number of hotels and resorts.