Akhisar
District and municipality in Manisa, Turkey / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Akhisar (Ottoman Turkish: آق حصار) is a municipality and district of Manisa Province, Turkey.[2] Its area is 1,645 km2,[3] and its population is 177,419 (2022).[1] It is the site of the ancient city of Thyatira.
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Akhisar | |
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District and municipality | |
Coordinates: 38°55′26″N 27°50′24″E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Manisa |
Government | |
• Mayor | Besim Dutlulu (CHP) |
Area | 1,645 km2 (635 sq mi) |
Elevation | 94 m (308 ft) |
Population (2022)[1] | 177,419 |
• Density | 110/km2 (280/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Postal code | 45200 |
Area code | 0236 |
Website | www |
With archaeological findings that are proving settlements going back to 3000 BC, Akhisar has been a busy trade center with its strategic location at the intersection of important roads during ancient and medieval ages. Akhisar also hosted one of the Seven churches of Asia: Thyatira, which is mentioned in the Bible. Akhisar maintained its importance as a regional trade center during the Ottoman period.
Today's Akhisar is still the trade and business center in its region. Akhisar's name is internationally associated with tobacco. The fertile Akhisar Plain produces about 10% of total Turkish tobacco production. Akhisar's high-quality olives and olive oil are also globally known. Olive, walnut and almond cultivation is among the important agricultural activities of Akhisar.[4]