Düziçi
Düziçi | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 37°14′35″N 36°27′24″E / 37.24306°N 36.45667°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Osmaniye |
| District | Düziçi |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Alper Öner (AKP) |
| Elevation | 390 m (1,280 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 56,724 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 80600 |
| Area code | 0328 |
| Website | www |
Düziçi is a town in Osmaniye Province in the Mediterranean region of Turkey. It is the seat of Düziçi District. Its population is 56,724 (2022). It is located in a small plain in the foothills of the Nur Mountains and 440 m above the sea level.
Düziçi is on a route from the Middle East to Anatolia and has seen numerous armies and campaigns throughout the centuries. The historical names for this site are minor variations of Haruniye (Arabic: al-Hārūniyya(h); Armenian: Harun or Harunia; Crusader: Haronia or Aronia). Its small castle is on an outcrop about 3 kilometers northeast of the town.