At A Glance

The south and north of Kahramanmaraş, which is situated at EasternMediterranean Region, is divided into two parts by mountains, which are the exensions of the Southeastern Taurus Mountains. There are Elbistan, Maraş, Afşin, Göksun and Narlı Plains on both sides of these mountains. Many climatic types can be seen in different parts of the province, where elevation of land ranges between 350 to 3000 meters. Agricultural and industrial potential of the region makes Kahramanmaraş an attraction center in terms of economy.

Surface Area	14.525 km2
Population	1.075.706 (Kahramanmaraş Province) 574.571 (City Center)
Population Density	74 persons / km2
Population Growth Rate	% 1,18

Source: TSI, 2012 Regional Statistics Database

Counties of Kahramanmaras
Province of Kahramanmaras has ten counties, including the central county. As a result of the dynamic nature of commercial life, population of the city center has increased compared to the previous years. Counties and their populations are as follows:

County	Total Population (Including Towns and Villages)
Afşin	82.662
Andırın	35.943
Çağlayancerit	25.276
Ekinözü	13.461
Elbistan	140.493
Göksun	53.157
Merkez(Dulkadiroğlu ve Onkişubat)	574.571
Nurhak	13.414
Pazarcık	68.843
Türkoğlu	67.886
Toplam	1.075.706

Source: TSI, 2012 Regional Statistics Database