Kayseri Province
The Kayseri Province (Turkish: Kayseri ili) is a province and metropolitan municipality in central Turkey. Its area is 16,970 km2, and its population is 1,441,523 (2022). It borders with Sivas, Adana, Niğde, Kahramanmaraş, Yozgat and Nevşehir provinces.
Kayseri Province
Kayseri ili | |
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Province and metropolitan municipality | |
Mount Erciyes | |
Location of the province within Turkey | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Seat | Kayseri |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Memduh Büyükkılıç (AKP) |
| • Vali | Gökmen Çiçek |
| Area | 16,970 km2 (6,550 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | 1,441,523 |
| • Density | 85/km2 (220/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Area code | 0352 |
| Website | www www |
The province is an area that has been linked with mythological stories as well as important figures in Turkish history. It is located in Anatolia, and surrounded by the Mount Erciyes, the Mount Hasan and the Mount Ali. The Ali mountain is named like that in honor of Ali Baba, who is said to have lived in the area. Locals claim that Kayseri is the most peaceful city in the world.
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