Keşan
Municipality in Edirne, Turkey / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Keşan (Turkish: [ˈceʃan]; Bulgarian: Кешан; Greek: Κεσσάνη; Byzantine Greek: Ρούσιον, Rusion)[2][3][4][5] is a town in Edirne Province, Turkey. It is the seat of Keşan District.[6] Its population is 64,842 (2022).[1] In the summer its population increases because of an influx of tourists. The mayor is Mustafa Helvacıoğlu (AKP).
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Coordinates: 40°51′10″N 26°38′00″E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Edirne |
District | Keşan |
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• Mayor | Mustafa Helvacıoğlu (AKP) |
Population (2022)[1] | 64,842 |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Area code | 0284 |
Website | www |
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Agriculture and commerce are the two most important sources of income in Keşan. Because of its proximity to Greece, there is a daily flow of tourists in and out of the district. Literacy is 98%.[citation needed] The local music includes gaida, tupan, and hora dance.