Arsuz
Arsuz (Arabic: أرسوز; Greek: Αρσούς) is a municipality and district of Hatay Province, Turkey. Its area is 462 km2, and its population is 101,233 (2022). It covers the southwestern part of the agglomeration of İskenderun and the adjacent countryside and coast. In ancient times, it was known as Rhosus (Ancient Greek: Ῥῶσός and Ῥωσός) and was a former bishopric and titular see.
Arsuz | |
|---|---|
District and municipality | |
Map showing Arsuz District in Hatay Province | |
Arsuz Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°24′46″N 35°53′12″E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Hatay |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Asaf Güven (CHP) |
| Area | 462 km2 (178 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 101,233 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (570/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Area code | 0326 |
| Website | www |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.