Kırmıtlı

Kırmıtlı
Town
Kırmıtlı

Location in Turkey

Coordinates: 37°10′N 36°08′E / 37.167°N 36.133°ECoordinates: 37°10′N 36°08′E / 37.167°N 36.133°E
Country  Turkey
Province Osmaniye Province
District Osmaniye central district
Government
  Body Kırmıtlı Municipality
Elevation 50 m (165 ft)
Population (2010)
  Total 1,007
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 80480
Area code(s) 0328
Licence plate 80

Kırmıtlı is a small town in the central district (Osmaniye) of Osmaniye Province, Turkey. At 37°10′N 36°08′E / 37.167°N 36.133°E it lies along Ceyhan River. It is situated at the east end of Çukurova (Cilicia of the antiquity) plains. Distance to Osmaniye is 17 kilometres (11 mi). The population of Kırmıtlı is 1007 [1] as of 2010. The town is a part of a bird sanctuary known as Castabala valley.[2] There are ruins of the ancient city of Castabala around the town.

References

  1. "Turkstat". Turkish Statistical Institute. Retrieved 2011.
  2. Tourism page (Turkish)