Akçay
District of Sokoni
in Hatay, Turkey

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
36.608 and 36.201 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 36° 36' 29" and E 36° 12' 3"
Currency and Currency Code:
Lira - TRY
Spoken languages:
Turkish, Kurdish, Azerbaijani, Avaric
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 01:16 AM (Monday)
Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:42 am and 6:22 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: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Delve into Akçay

The district Akçay of Sokoni 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: Iskenderun, Belen, Yakacik, Kirikhan and Gyuvench. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 25°C / 78 °F

Morning Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Evening Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Night Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 64%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Monday, 29th of April 2024

26°C (80 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

26°C (78 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

24°C (75 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Anilife Hotels Boutique

Address
3,6 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
2,2 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
1,8 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.

iskenderun düğün delilo beşkardeşler

Published: September 21, 2013
Length: 27:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: şehmus beşkardeş


İSKENDERUN'DA DAVUL ZURNA HALAY 0/4- LEVENT GÜL, AFŞİN TOKTAY

Published: May 26, 2012
Length: 16:27 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Hüseyin YAPRAK

HATAY AMİK OVASININ YİĞİT GENÇLERİ VE DAVUL ZURNA EŞLİĞİNDE HALAY.... "DAVUL ZURNA KÜLTÜRÜNÜ YAŞATALIM.."


oynayan çocuğa dikkat # GRUP ERDOĞANLAR # İskenderun Modern Evler

Published: July 03, 2012
Length: 42:22 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: erdal Erdoğan

ÇILGIN ERDAL-GRUP ERDOĞANLAR-İSKENDERUN MODERN EVLER(OYNAYAN ÇOCUĞA DİKKAT) ÖZEL GÜNLERİNİZDE SİZLERLE OLMAK ONURE EDER BİZLERİ... TELEFON: 0544 451 03 ...


İSKENDERUN'DA DAVUL ZURNA HALAY 3/4

Published: May 26, 2012
Length: 24:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Hüseyin YAPRAK

GÖKÇEN İLE ESER'İN DÜĞÜN TÖRENİ.


İnpark Residence | İskenderun / HATAY

Published: March 13, 2013
Length: 14:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Engin Bural

Inpark Residence - Yeni bir hayat basliyor.


İSKENDERUN BELEDİYESİ AKÇAY DERESİ ÜZERİNE KÖPRÜ TEMEL ATMA TÖRENİ

Published: December 22, 2013
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: İskenderun Belediyesi

İSKENDERUN BELEDİYESİ AKÇAY DERESİ ÜZERİNE KÖPRÜ TEMEL ATMA TÖRENİ.


iskenderun yamaç paraşütü

Published: June 15, 2014
Length: 03:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: alperen ozancı

iskenderun yamaç paraşütü.


ride along iskenderun vectra b cd

Published: June 03, 2014
Length: 43:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: king ertuz

iskenderun vanalı egsoz ve kesici deneme.


İSKENDERUN BELEDİYESİ SON 5 YILDA YAPTIKLARIMIZ

Published: March 11, 2014
Length: 50:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: İskenderun Belediyesi

İSKENDERUN BELEDİYESİ SON 5 YILDA YAPTIKLARIMIZ.


İskenderun deniz alayı - köfte şekillendirme makinası -

Published: March 11, 2014
Length: 39:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ALTUNTAŞ MAKİNA

Altuntaş köfte form makinaları:0212 493 35 86.


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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.

Nur Mountains

The Nur Mountains (Turkish: Nur Dağları, "Mountains of Holy Light"), also known as Gâvur Mountains, the ancient Amanus, is a mountain range in the Hatay Province of south-central Turkey, which runs roughly parallel to the Gulf of İskenderun. The range reaches a maximum elevation of 2,240 m and divides the coastal region of Cilicia from inland Syria. The highest peak is Bozdağ. A major pass through the mountains known as the Syrian Gates is located near the town of Belen.

Located at 36.75, 36.3333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountain ranges of Turkey, Mediterranean Region, Turkey, Geography of Hatay Province

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 3 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 10 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 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountain passes of Turkey, Geography of Hatay Province

Trapessac

Trapessac (Turkish: Darbı Sak Kalesi) is a medieval fortress located 4 km north of the town of Kırıkhan in Hatay Province, Turkey. Trapessac was constructed in the 11th century by the Knights Templar and, together with the nearby fortress at Bagras, guarded the Syrian Gates, the principal pass between the coastal region of Cilicia and inland Syria. The castle fell to Saladin in 1188 after a bitterly-fought, two-week siege.

Located at 36.5328, 36.3447 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Crusader castles, Buildings and structures in Hatay Province, History of Hatay Province, Castles in Turkey, 11th-century architecture

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 10 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 2 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 5 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 3 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 8 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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mediterranean Region, Turkey, Towns in Turkey, Populated places in Hatay Province, İskenderun District


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Akçay