Karataş

Karataş extends over 862 square kilometers between the Seyhan and Ceyhan rivers, encompassing 43 neighborhoods with a population of 23,499 residents.

The area, formerly known as Megarsos, served as a strategic port for military and trade routes into Cilicia during the ancient Greek period.

The district maintains traditional fishing practices along its coastline while agricultural activities in the hinterland focus on cotton and melon cultivation.

The Mediterranean climate brings hot summers and mild winters to Karataş, with an annual precipitation of 778 millimeters distributed mainly in winter months.

The inlet of Akyatan functions as a nesting site for sea turtles Chelonia mydas and Caretta caretta, which lay their eggs along the shoreline.

GPS coordinates: 36.57238,35.37804

Latest update: March 11, 2025 17:40