Kandıra, District and municipality in Kocaeli Province, Turkey
The district of Kandıra stretches across 840 square kilometers, with half of its land dedicated to agriculture and 40 percent covered by forests.
The settlement, originally named Kéndri or Kándora, developed its healthcare infrastructure with the establishment of a state hospital in 1949.
The area includes 96 distinct neighborhoods, each contributing to the local identity through traditional practices and community gatherings.
The district features a 52-kilometer coastline with multiple beaches including Pınarlı, Bağırganlı, Seyrek, Sarısu, Kerpe, and Kefken.
Kefken Island, situated near Cebeci village, contains Genoese fortress walls and ancient water wells from past civilizations.
Location: Kocaeli Province
Elevation above the sea: 18 m
Website: http://kandira.bel.tr
GPS coordinates: 41.07000,30.15000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:26
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