Hatay, Turkey · Asia
251,682
Population
Asia
Continent
Istanbul
Timezone
TR
Country Code
İskenderun (Arabic: إسكندرونة), historically known as Alexandretta (Greek: Αλεξανδρέττα, lit. 'little Alexandria') and Scanderoon, is a municipality and district of Hatay Province, Turkey. Its area is 247 km2, and its population is 251,682 (2022). It is on the Mediterranean coast. Located on an alluvial plain, the city was heavily damaged by powerful earthquakes in February 2023 and subsequent aftershocks, floods and fires. The city's history dates back to 333 BC, when it was founded by Alexande...
Coordinates
36.5872°, 36.1735°
Region/State
Hatay
District
İskenderun İlçesi
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Country
Turkey
Region
Hatay
Timezone
Europe/Istanbul
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