Keşan
Keşan (Turkish: [ˈceʃan]; Bulgarian: Кешан; Greek: Κεσσάνη; Byzantine Greek: Ρούσιον, Rusion) is a town in Edirne Province, Turkey. It is the seat of Keşan District. Its population is 64,842 (2022). In the summer its population increases because of an influx of tourists. The mayor is Mustafa Helvacıoğlu (AKP).
Keşan | |
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Municipality | |
Keşan Location in Turkey Keşan Keşan (Marmara) | |
| Coordinates: 40°51′10″N 26°38′00″E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Edirne |
| District | Keşan |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mustafa Helvacıoğlu (AKP) |
| Population (2022) | 64,842 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Area code | 0284 |
| Website | www |
Agriculture and commerce are the two most important sources of income in Keşan. Because of its proximity to Greece, there is a daily flow of tourists in and out of the district. Literacy is 98%. The local music includes gaida, tupan, and hora dance.
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