Göksun
Göksun (Greek: Κυκυσός, romanized: Kykysós, or Κουκουσός, Koukousós; Latin: Coxon or Cucusus; Armenian: Կոկիսոն) is a municipality and district of Kahramanmaraş Province, Turkey. Its area is 1,942 km2, and its population is 50,676 (2022). It is near one of the sources of the Ceyhan River (ancient Pyramos), in the ancient region of Cataonia.
Göksun | |
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District and municipality | |
Map showing Göksun District in Kahramanmaraş Province | |
Göksun Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 38°01′16″N 36°29′30″E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Kahramanmaraş |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Hüseyin Coşkun Aydın (AKP) |
| Area | 1,942 km2 (750 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,350 m (4,430 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 50,676 |
| • Density | 26/km2 (68/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 46600 |
| Area code | 0344 |
| Website | www |
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