Çekmece
Çekmece is a town in the Turkish province of Hatay. It is within the metropolitan area of Antakya, and has an estimated population of around 25,501.[1]
It is part of the municipality of Defne, an area that is named after the Greek mythological figure of Daphne.[2] Tourist sites in Defne include the Harbiye Hydro Park and Harbiye Waterfall, as well as the historic site of St Simon's Monastery.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Cekmece · Population". population.city. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ^ "DEFNE – Defne Belediyesi" (in Turkish). Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ^ "TARİHİ & TURİSTİK YERLER – Defne Belediyesi" (in Turkish). Retrieved 2020-01-11.
Coordinates: 36°12′11″N 36°07′44″E / 36.203°N 36.129°E
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