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Samandağ

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1098

    It played an important role in the capture of the city by the Crusaders in 1098, to be known as Soudin.

  2. Documented history · 1939

    After the French government agreed to cede Hatay Province to Turkey in 1939, all Armenian villagers (with the exception of some from Vakif) emigrated to Anjar, Lebanon.

  3. Documented history · 2022

    Vakıflı, the village's modern name, is the only remaining Armenian village in Turkey, with 103 inhabitants (2022).

  4. Capture by Crusaders

    Played an important role in the capture of the city by the Crusaders in 1098, when it became known as Soudin.

  5. Cession of Hatay Province to Turkey

    Following the French agreement to cede Hatay Province to Turkey in 1939, Armenian villagers emigrated to Anjar, Lebanon, except for residents of Vakif.

Current public leadership

  • Emrah Karaçay

    Serves as the mayor of Samandağ following his election in the 2024 Turkish local elections.

People associated with this place

  • Emrah Karaçay

    A Turkish dentist and politician born in Samandağ in 1987, serving as the mayor of Samandağ since the 2024 Turkish local elections.

  • Refik Eryılmaz

    A Turkish politician born in Samandağ, Hatay, who served as the mayor of Samandağ and as a 24th-term Member of Parliament for the Republican People's Party (CHP).

Historical figures

  • Seleucus Nicator

    A general of Alexander the Great who founded Seleucia Pieria near present-day Samandağ in 300 BC.

  • Saint Simeon Stylites the Younger

    Lived during the 6th century on Saman Dağı (Wondrous Mountain) near Samandağ.

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01 · Overview

Samandağ, in brief

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02 · History

How Samandağ took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Samandağ

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Samandağ

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05 · Arts

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06 · Economy

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Samandağ

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08 · Questions

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01 · Q&A

Where is Samandağ located and what are its coordinates?

Samandağ is situated in Turkey at geographic coordinates 36.0801, 35.9760, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Samandağ?

Samandağ has a recorded population of approximately 123,447 and observes the Europe/Istanbul time zone.

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What languages and currency are used in Samandağ?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Samandağ include TR-TR, KU, DIQ, AZ, AV, with TRY used for local transactions.

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