Pirireis
District of İskenderun
in Hatay, Turkey

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
36.587 and 36.173 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 36° 35' 13" and E 36° 10' 24"
Currency and Currency Code:
Lira - TRY
Spoken languages:
Turkish, Kurdish, Azerbaijani, Avaric
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 09:55 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:25 am and 4:54 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.600 and -144.317 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Area
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Turkey in Western Asia

Safety Score: 3,5 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Turkey.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Turkey. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Pirireis

The district Pirireis of İskenderun in Hatay is a subburb in Turkey about 292 mi south-east of Ankara, the country's capital town.

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Belen, Yakacik, Kirikhan, Serinyol and Dortyol. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 21°C / 69 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 58 °F
Evening Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Night Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 62%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 8% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Friday, 29th of March 2024

22°C (71 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

24°C (76 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

24°C (76 °F)
20°C (67 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Anilife Hotels Boutique

Address
1,5 mi
Mustafa Kemal Mah.575 Sk no:1
31200 Iskenderun
Turkey

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


BAYAZIT OTEL

Address
0,1 mi
Çay mahallesi. Ulucami Caddesi. no 93
31200 Iskenderun
Turkey

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Ramada Iskenderun Harbour

Address
0,3 mi
Cay mah. 5 Temmuz cad. No: 42
31200 Iskenderun
Turkey

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

İskenderun’da Yıldızsız Dev Bayrak Tepki Çekti!

Published: April 13, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: iskenderun TV

Hatay'ın İskenderun ilçesinde Belediye Atatürk Anıt alanındaki dev iki Türk Bayraklarını yenileyerek göndere çekti, bir süre sonra anın alanında gezen vatandaşlar bayrağın...


iskenderun belgeseli

Published: January 22, 2015
Length: 31:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: iskenderun TV

Dönemin Belediye Başkanı Mete Aslan tarafından hazırlatılan "iskenderun belgeseli" kentin tarihi, kültürel ve ekonomik yönünü tanıtmaktadır.


İskenderun sahili - 25 OCAK 2015

Published: January 27, 2015
Length: 44:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: iskenderunhaber

İskenderun sahilini sizler için gezdik.


İskenderun Teknik Üniversitesi Kuruldu…

Published: April 01, 2015
Length: 39:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: iskenderun TV

AK Parti tarafından TBMM'ye getirilen kanun teklifi ile Bandırma On yedi Eylül Üniversitesi, İskenderun Teknik Üniversitesi, Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat Üniversitesinin yanı sıra İstanbul...


ARAPÇA MÜZİĞİ KONSERİ - İSKENDERUN

Published: April 06, 2015
Length: 52:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: İliya Büyük

İskenderun'un gururu ve kültür sesi derneğinden ARAPÇA MÜZİĞİ Konserİ (05.04.2015)


Öztiba İnşaat İskenderun 3+1 Lüx Daire

Published: April 06, 2015
Length: 34:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 3angle Office

Öztiba İnşaat İskenderun Projemiz Satış Başlamıştır TEL: (0326) 615 16 71 FAX: (0326) 615 34 64 ADRES : ÇAY MAHALLESİ 114.SOKAK NO : 3 İSKENDERUN / HATAY MERKEZ- ÇARŞISI MERKEZİ:.


İskenderun’da Saman Yüklü Gemi Cayır Cayır…

Published: January 14, 2015
Length: 00:43 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: iskenderun TV

Hatay'ın İskenderun İlçesinde özel Limandan saman yüklenen 5 bin 700 grostonluk "Retaj" adlı Togo bandıralı gemide yangın çıktı. Yangını söndürmek için ekipler denizden...


İskenderun Üniversitesi Başbakan Yardımcısının Önünde…

Published: January 27, 2015
Length: 26:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: iskenderun TV

Ak Parti Hatay Milletvekili Orhan Karasyar, beş vekil arkadaşıyla birlikte TBMM'ye İskenderun Teknik Üniversitesi'nin kurulmasıyla ilgili yasa teklifini sunduklarını açıkladı.


Samandağ ve İskenderun Sahilini Deniz Vurdu!

Published: January 06, 2015
Length: 42:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: iskenderun TV

Kuvvetli sağanak yağmur, kar yağışı ve soğuk havanın etkisi altına giren tüm yurtta yaşam olumsuz yönde etkilenirken, Hatay'ın Samandağ ile İskenderun ilçelerinde dev dalgalar...


İskenderun’da Yağmur, Arsuz’da Sel Var!

Published: January 05, 2015
Length: 05:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: iskenderun TV

Tüm yurdu etkisi altına alan karakış, Hatay'ın İskenderun ilçesinde ara ara sağanak yağış, Arsuz'da da selin vurduğu yerleşim yerlerinde yaşam olumsuz yönde etkilendi.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Hatay Province

Hatay Province is a province in southern Turkey, on the Mediterranean coast. It is bordered by Syria to the south and east and the Turkish provinces of Adana and Osmaniye to the north. The province is part of Çukurova, a geographical, economical and cultural region that covers the provinces of Mersin, Adana, Osmaniye, and Hatay. The administrative capital is Antakya (Antioch), and the other major city in the province is the port city of İskenderun (Alexandretta).

Located at 36.4303, 36.1742 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Syria, Fertile Crescent, States and territories established in 1939, Territorial disputes of Turkey, Territorial disputes of Syria, Disputed territories in Asia, Syria–Turkey relations

Hatay State

Hatay State, also known informally as the Republic of Hatay, was a transitional political entity that existed from September 7, 1938, to June 29, 1939, in the territory of the Sanjak of Alexandretta of the French Mandate of Syria. The state was transformed de jure into the Hatay Province on July 7, 1939, and joined Turkey de facto on July 23, 1939. Hatay Province includes districts of Erzin, Dörtyol and Hassa in addition to former Hatay State territories.

Located at 36.4303, 36.1742 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former countries in the Middle East, States and territories established in 1938, History of Hatay Province, 1939 in Turkey, Former Turkic states, Syria–Turkey relations

Myriandrus

Myriandrus (or Myriandros) was an ancient Phoenician town and seaport located near the modern city of İskenderun, Turkey. In 233 BC Alexander the Great intended to lay an ambush at Myriandrus of Darius III of Persia but in the end the battle took place near Issus.

Located at 36.5833, 36.1667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Phoenician colonies, History of Turkey, Former populated places in Turkey, Geography of Hatay Province, History of Hatay Province

Pinarus River

The Pinarus River is a small mountain spring fed stream famous in antiquity as the site of the First Battle of Issus, near a small coastal village or town which was reported to straddle the stream which by similar sources, was said to run red with blood after Alexander the Great leading his elite Companion cavalry turned the right flank of the Persians, smashed the center and routed the Persian forces personally led by Darius III of Persia, who subsequently fled the field in a panic.

Located at 36.7525, 36.1923 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Turkey

Belen Pass

The Belen Pass, also known as the Syrian Gates and Amanus Pass, is a mountain pass located in the Belen District of Hatay Province in south-central Turkey. The narrow pass through the Nur Mountains, said to be 300 paces across, is the most important route from the coastal region of Cilicia to inland Syria. The pass is perhaps best known as the point through which Alexander the Great pursued the forces of Darius III of Persia after the Battle of Issus.

Located at 36.4795, 36.232 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountain passes of Turkey, Geography of Hatay Province

Iskenderun Naval Base

Iskenderun Naval Base (Turkish: İskenderun Deniz Üssü) is a base of the Turkish Navy on the north-eastern coast of Mediterranean Sea, 2.5 km east by north-east of Iskanderun, Hatay Province in southern Turkey. It is assigned to Turkish Navy's Southern Sea Area Command. The base is adjacent to the Port of Iskenderun.

Located at 36.5926, 36.1899 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Turkish Navy bases, Economy of Hatay, Military in Hatay, Buildings and structures in Hatay Province

Payas

Payas (also called Yakacık) is a town in Hatay Province, Turkey.

Located at 36.75, 36.2167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Hatay Province, Mediterranean Region, Turkey, Populated coastal places in Turkey, Towns in Turkey, Dörtyol District

Cathedral of the Annunciation, İskenderun

The Cathedral of the Annunciation in İskenderun is the seat of the Roman Catholic Apostolic Vicariate of Anatolia.

Located at 36.5869, 36.1653 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roman Catholic cathedrals in Turkey, Buildings and structures in Hatay Province, İskenderun

Karaağaç, Hatay

Karaağaç is a town in İskenderun district of Hatay Province, Turkey. At {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:36|34|N|36|08|E||| | |name= }} it is very close both to İskenderun and it is almost at the coast of Mediterranean Sea. Distance to Antakya (cemter of the province) is about 62 kilometres . The population of Karaağaç is 20,152 as of 2011. Karaağaç is a relatively new town.

Located at 36.5667, 36.1333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Hatay Province, Mediterranean Region, Turkey, Towns in Turkey, İskenderun District, Populated coastal places in Turkey

Denizciler

Denizciler (literally "Seamen") is a town in İskenderun district of Hatay Province, Turkey. It is a coastal town situated on the east coast line of the Mediterranean Sea at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:36|39|N|36|13|E||| | |name= }}. It is on Turkish state highway D.817 which connects İskenderun to north. The distance to İskenderun is 9 kilometres and to Antakya (province center) is 65 kilometres . The population is of Denizciler is 17154 as of 2011. Denizciler is a recent town.

Located at 36.65, 36.2167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Hatay Province, Mediterranean Region, Turkey, Towns in Turkey, İskenderun District, Populated coastal places in Turkey

Karayılan

Karayılan (literally "black snake") is a town in Hatay Province, Turkey

Located at 36.7167, 36.2333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mediterranean Region, Turkey, Populated places in Hatay Province, İskenderun District

Bekbele

Bekbele is a town in İskenderun district of Hatay Province, Turkey. It is situated mostly to the east of Çukurova Motorway at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:36|37|N|36|14|E||| | |name= }}. It is almost merged to İskenderun. The distance to Antakya (the administraticve center of the province) is about 80 kilometres . The population of Bekbele is 7412 as of 2011.

Located at 36.6167, 36.2333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mediterranean Region, Turkey, Towns in Turkey, Populated places in Hatay Province, İskenderun District

Districts of the same city

These districts also belong to İskenderun.

Other districts

These are districts that are close by, but belong to a different city than İskenderun.

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of İskenderun.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Pirireis, Savaş