Sapanca

Sapanca is a municipality and district of Sakarya Province, Turkey. Its area is 173 km2, and its population is 44,712 (2022). It lies on the south bank of Lake Sapanca. The town's mayor is Özcan Özen (AKP).

Sapanca
Sapanca city center
Map showing Sapanca District in Sakarya Province
Sapanca
Location in Turkey
Sapanca
Sapanca (Marmara)
Coordinates: 40°41′26″N 30°16′13″E
CountryTurkey
ProvinceSakarya
Government
  MayorÖzcan Özen (AKP)
Area
173 km2 (67 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
44,712
  Density260/km2 (670/sq mi)
Time zoneTRT (UTC+3)
Postal code
54600
Area code0264
ClimateCfa
Websitewww.sapanca.bel.tr

Sapanca has recently become a tourist destination, due to its stunning natural environment and its lake, as well as its proximity to Istanbul and the city of İzmit, also known as Kocaeli. The town has a number of hotels and resorts.

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