Hassa, Turkey

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Hassa
Location of Hassa, Turkey within Turkey.
Location of Hassa, Turkey within Turkey.
Country Flag of Turkey Turkey
Region Mediterranean
Province Hatay
Government
 - Mayor Selahattin KOCAMAN
Elevation 430 m (1,411 ft)
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 - Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 31
Area code(s) (0)326
Licence plate 31
Website: http://www.hassa.bel.tr

Hassa is a district of Hatay Province, Turkey on the eastern side of the Nur (Amanos) Mountains, looking towards the city of Gaziantep.

Hassa is an olive growing district. The trees were first brought here by Ottoman governor Derviş Paşa in the late 19th century.

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