Finike
District and municipality in Antalya, Turkey / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the location in Cyprus, see Foinikas, Cyprus.
Finike (Turkish: [feˈnice]), the ancient Phoenix or Phoinix (Ancient Greek: Φοῖνιξ),[2] also formerly Phineka,[3] is a municipality and district of Antalya Province, Turkey.[4] Its area is 768 km2,[5] and its population is 49,720 (2022).[1] It lies on the Mediterranean coast of Antalya Province in Turkey, to the west of the city of Antalya, along the Turkish Riviera. It is located on the southern shore of the Teke peninsula, and the coast here is a popular tourist destination. However, Finike is best known for its oranges, the symbol of the town.
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Finike | |
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District and municipality | |
Coordinates: 36°18′N 30°09′E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Antalya |
Government | |
• Mayor | Mustafa Geyikçi (CHP) |
Area | 768 km2 (297 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
Population (2022)[1] | 49,720 |
• Density | 65/km2 (170/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Postal code | 07740 |
Area code | 0242 |
Website | www |
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