5 places to visit in the Erzin district of Hatay: Erzin Coast, İssos Aqueducts and Erzin İçmeleri (Erzin spring waters). Plan your trip to Erzin with local food, practical tips and transport information.
General Information
Erzin is a district of Hatay province. Its area is 258 km², its elevation 166 m and its population 43,103. The average elevation of the district centre above sea level is 182 metres.
Population
According to 2023 census data, the population of the district centre is 35,137, and the total including villages is 42,425. In the summer months, when tourism enlivens the district, its population exceeds 60,000.
Economy
The district’s economy is based on agriculture, and its main source of income is citrus production. Growing grain and vegetables, and greenhouse farming, which has been expanding rapidly in recent times, are also important economic resources. About 66,000 dekar (decares) are planted with citrus and 65,000 dekar with grain. Citrus varieties, especially Satsuma mandarins, are exported to England, Russia and European Union countries.
History
Erzin’s name is thought to come from the city of Erzin near the Tannu (Tanrı) Mountains in Central Asia. Erzin became a mutasarrıflık (sub-province) in 1903 and was converted into a bucak in 1906. In 1939 it was separated from Adana and attached to Hatay province. After the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes, it is on record as the only district of Hatay in which no buildings collapsed.
Natural Resources
The Erzin İçmeleri, 3 km east of the district, appeal to domestic tourism, especially in summer. The temperature of the drinking water is 24 °C and its pH is 6.7.
History and Culture
Erzin became a mutasarrıflık in 1906 and was converted into a bucak in 1909. In 1939 Erzin separated from Adana and was attached to Hatay province. After the First World War Erzin remained under occupation until it was freed on 8 January 1922. In 1987, by Law No. 3392, Erzin gained district status.
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