Adana
Adana (Turkish pronunciation: [aˈda.na] ⓘ) is a large city in southern Turkey. It is situated on the Seyhan River, 35 km (22 mi) inland from the Mediterranean Sea. The administrative seat of Adana province, which had a population of 2.274 million according to the official end-2022 estimates, the city itself had a population of 2,274,000 at that date, making it the fifth most populous city in Turkey.
Adana | |
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Metropolitan municipality | |
Clockwise from top: aerial view over Adana; Stone Bridge; Adana Grand Mosque; Merkez Park; and Adana Clock Tower | |
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Emblem of Adana Metropolitan Municipality | |
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| Coordinates: 37°0′N 35°19.28′E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Region | Mediterranean |
| Province | Adana |
| Founded | 6000 BC (8024 years ago) |
| Incorporated | 1871 (153 years ago) |
| Districts | Seyhan, Yüreğir, Çukurova, Sarıçam |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council government |
| • Body | Adana Metropolitan Municipality |
| • Mayor | Zeydan Karalar (CHP) |
| Area | |
| • Metro | 2,280 km2 (880 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Population (end 2022) | |
| • Urban | 2,274,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 01xxx |
| Area code | 0322 |
| Licence plate | 01 |
| Website | www |
Adana lies in the heart of Cilicia, which was once one of the most important regions of the classical world. Home to six million people, Cilicia is an important agricultural area, owing to the large fertile plain of Çukurova.
Twenty-first century Adana is a centre for regional trade, healthcare, and public and private services. Agriculture and logistics are important parts of the economy.
Adana Şakirpaşa Airport is close to the city centre, and the town is connected to Tarsus and Mersin by TCDD train.