Payas, Administrative division in Hatay Province, Turkey
Payas stretches along the Mediterranean coast between Iskenderun and Dortyol, covering 157 square kilometers of land with industrial and residential zones.
The region changed hands between Byzantine, Arabic, Seljuk, and Armenian rulers before becoming part of the Ottoman Empire in 1517 under Sultan Selim I.
The district contains twelve distinct neighborhoods that maintain traditional Turkish administrative structures while integrating local Mediterranean influences in daily life.
The central location provides access to major transportation routes, connecting residents to Iskenderun 20 kilometers north and Antakya 84 kilometers away.
The district transformed from an agricultural area into an industrial center after the construction of Turkey's second-largest iron and steel factory in 1970.
GPS coordinates: 36.75593,36.21520
Latest update: March 14, 2025 14:43
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