Seyhan
Seyhan is a municipality and district of Adana Province, Turkey. Its area is 444 km2, and its population is 795,012 (2022). It forms the core of the Adana urban area. Seyhan is home to 35 percent of the residents of Adana Province and almost half of the residents of the city of Adana. It is the fifth most populous metropolitan district in Turkey.
Seyhan | |
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District and municipality | |
Map showing Seyhan District in Adana Province | |
Seyhan Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°58′59″N 35°19′58″E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Adana |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Akif Kemal Akay (CHP) |
| • Kaymakam | Ekrem İnci |
| Area | 444 km2 (171 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 795,012 |
| • Density | 1,800/km2 (4,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | TRT (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 01010 |
| Area code | 0322 |
| Website | www www |
Seyhan is the first settlement area of Adana and currently the administrative, business and cultural center of the city. It includes the historical neighbourhood of Tepebağ, and the landmarks such as Büyüksaat, Ulu Camii, Ramazanoğlu Hall and Sabancı Merkez Camii. Adana Center for Arts and Culture, Sabancı Cultural Center, Seyhan Cultural Center and Metropolitan Theatre are also located in the district. The district gets its name from the river that forms the east border.