Seyhan Basin
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Seyhan Basin is a region of strategic importance for Turkey in terms of water resources, agriculture, and the economy. Geographically, it is located between the Central Anatolia and Mediterranean Regions. This basin generally has a mountainous structure, starting in the south with the flat and low Çukurova plain and continuing northward with high mountainous areas and hills after being separated by a narrow strip.[1]
The Seyhan Basin is situated in a wedge shape that expands northward from Çukurova. The upper part of the basin is located in Central Anatolia, while the middle and lower parts are in the Mediterranean Region. The Seyhan Basin spans between the latitudes of 36º 30' and 39º 15' north and the longitudes of 34º 45' and 37º 00' east.
Landforms
The basin generally has a mountainous structure. It starts from the low and flat Çukurova plain in the south and continues northward with high mountainous areas and hilly sections. The waters of the Seyhan Basin are collected by the Göksu, Zamantı, Kürtün, Eğlence, and Çakıt rivers, along with their tributaries, which flow into the Seyhan River. The drainage area of the basin is quite extensive, covering a total area of 20,450 km2. The annual water volume is estimated to be approximately 6 billion m3.