At A Glance

The south and north of Kahramanmaraş, which is situated at EasternMediterranean Region, is divided into two parts by mountains, which are the exensions of the Southeastern Taurus Mountains. There are Elbistan, Maraş, Afşin, Göksun and Narlı Plains on both sides of these mountains. Many climatic types can be seen in different parts of the province, where elevation of land ranges between 350 to 3000 meters. Agricultural and industrial potential of the region makes Kahramanmaraş an attraction center in terms of economy.

 

Surface Area

14.525 km2

Population

1.075.706 (Kahramanmaraş Province)
574.571 (City Center)

Population Density

74 persons / km2

Population Growth Rate

% 1,18

Source: TSI, 2012 Regional Statistics Database

Counties of Kahramanmaras
Province of Kahramanmaras has ten counties, including the central county. As a result of the dynamic nature of commercial life, population of the city center has increased compared to the previous years. Counties and their populations are as follows:

County

Total Population (Including Towns and Villages)

Afşin

82.662

Andırın

35.943

Çağlayancerit

25.276

Ekinözü

13.461

Elbistan

140.493

Göksun

53.157

Merkez(Dulkadiroğlu ve Onkişubat)

574.571

Nurhak

13.414

Pazarcık

68.843

Türkoğlu

67.886

Toplam

1.075.706

Source: TSI, 2012 Regional Statistics Database 

Kahramanmaraş Investment Support Office

Yenişehir Mah. 74002. Sokak Bina No:3 46100 Dulkadiroğlu Kahramanmaraş

DOĞAKA Support Line

0344 231 14 17