Tarsus, Mersin
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Tarsus (/ˈtɑːrsəs/; Hittite: 𒋫𒅈𒊭 Tārša; Greek: Ταρσός Tarsós; Armenian: Տարսոն Tarson; Arabic: طَرسُوس Ṭarsūs) is a historic city in south-central Turkey, 20 km (12 miles) inland from the Mediterranean. It is part of the Adana-Mersin metropolitan area, the fourth-largest metropolitan area in Turkey. Tarsus forms an administrative district in the eastern part of Mersin Province and lies at the heart of the Çukurova region.
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| Coordinates: 36.91652°N 34.89514°E / 36.91652; 34.89514 | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Haluk Bozdoğan (CHP) |
| • Kaymakam | Yüksel Ünal |
| Population (2020)[1] | |
| • District | 346,715 |
| Post code | 333xx |
| Area code | 0324 |
| Licence plate | 33 |
| Website | www.tarsus.bel.tr |
With a history going back over 6,000 years, Tarsus has long been an important stop for traders and a focal point of many civilisations. During the Roman Empire, it was the capital of the province of Cilicia. It was the scene of the first meeting between Mark Antony and Cleopatra, and the birthplace of St Paul the Apostle.
Tarsus is served by Adana Şakirpaşa Airport and is connected by Turkish State Railways to both Adana and Mersin.