Tekirdağ

Also known as Tekirdag, Rodosto, Tekfur Dagh

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.

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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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Key facts

Settlement.name: Tekirdağ
Settlement.settlement_type: City
Settlement.image_skyline: File:Tekirdağ_Valilik.JPG
Settlement.pushpin_map: Turkey#Turkey Marmara#Europe
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Turkey##Location in Turkey's Marmara Region
Settlement.pushpin_relief: 1
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Province
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Tekirdağ
Settlement.timezone: TRT
Settlement.utc_offset: +3
Settlement.leader_party: CHP

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Contents

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 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.