Pazarcık

Pazarcık is a municipality and district of Kahramanmaraş Province, Turkey.^[2] Its area is 1,253 km²,^[3] and its population is 70,173 (2022).^[1] It is in the southeastern part of the province. The cement plant is a major source of greenhouse gas.^[4] The town includes Abdals of the Kara Hüseyinler tribe.^[5]

CountryTurkey

Area

1,253 km² (484 sq mi)

Population

(2022)^[1]

70,173

Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)

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Pazarcık
District and municipality
Map showing Pazarcık District in Kahramanmaraş Province
Pazarcık Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 37°29′22″N 37°17′48″E
Country	Turkey
Province	Kahramanmaraş
Government
• Mayor	Haydar İkizer (CHP)
Area	1,253 km2 (484 sq mi)
Population  (2022)[1]	70,173
• Density	56.00/km2 (145.0/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code	46700
Area code	0344
Website	www.pazarcik.bel.tr

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On 6 February 2023, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Pazarcık.^[6]