Defne
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Defne | |
|---|---|
District and municipality | |
 Map showing Defne District in Hatay Province | |
  Defne Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°11′18″N 36°8′52″E / 36.18833°N 36.14778°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Hatay |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | İbrahim Güzel (CHP) |
Area | 155 km2 (60 sq mi) |
| Population (2022)[1] | 165,494 |
| • Density | 1,070/km2 (2,770/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 31160 |
| Area code | 0326 |
| Website | www |
Defne is a municipality and district of Hatay Province, Turkey.[2] Its area is 155 km2,[3] and its population is 165,494 (2022).[1] The district Defne was created in 2013 from parts of the former central district of Hatay and the district of Samandağ.[4][5] It covers the southwestern part of the agglomeration of Antakya and the adjacent countryside.
Defne was heavily damaged by powerful earthquakes in February 2023 and subsequent aftershocks.[6]
The municipality of Defne was named after the Greek mythological figure of Daphne.[7] Tourist sites in Defne include the Harbiye Hydro Park and Harbiye Waterfall, as well as the historic site of St Simeon's Monastery.[8]
