Tekirdağ
Sign in to saveTekirdağ () is a city in northwestern Turkey. It is located on the north coast of the Sea of Marmara, in the region of East Thrace. The city forms the urban part of the Süleymanpaşa district, with a population of 186,421 in 2022.
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Tekirdağ is a city located on the northern coast of the Sea of Marmara in northwestern Turkey's East Thrace region. With a population of 186,421 as of 2022, it serves as the urban center of the Süleymanpaşa district.
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Article
20 sectionsContents
- Names and etymology
- History
- Twentieth century
- Bishopric
- Location
- Climate
- Economy
- Tekirdağ today
- Tekirdağ ''rakı''
- Attractions
- In Tekirdağ
- Around Tekirdağ province
- Sport
- Notable people
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Namesakes
- Gallery
- See also
- References
- External links
Tekirdağ () is a city in northwestern Turkey. It is located on the north coast of the Sea of Marmara, in the region of East Thrace. The city forms the urban part of the Süleymanpaşa district, with a population of 186,421 in 2022.
Tekirdağ is a commercial centre with a harbour for agricultural products (the harbour is being expanded to accommodate a new rail link to the main freight line through Thrace). It is also home to Martas and the BOTAŞ Terminal, both of them important for trade activities in the Marmara Region. The town's best known product remains Tekirdağ rakı although it is also known for its cherries, celebrated with a festival every June.