Sumbas Plateaus
The plateaus in the high parts of the district are popular summer resting places, with their cool air and natural beauty. Honey gathered from local herbs is the most valuable natural product of the plateaus.
View on map6 places to visit in the Sumbas district of Osmaniye: Sumbas Plateaus, Sumbas Forests and Sumbas Tarihi Mosque. Plan your trip to Sumbas with local food, practical tips and transport information.
Summary
Sumbas is a district of Osmaniye province. The Sumbas municipality emerged on 11 December 1991, when the villages of Karaömerli and Düğenli, which were then attached to Kadirli district, were merged and a municipal organisation was set up under the name ‘Sumbas’. On 24 October 1996, with Law No. 4200, Osmaniye became a province and the town of Sumbas gained district status.
Geography
The district centre covers an area of 358 km² and has an average elevation of 105 metres above sea level. With its orange gardens, cotton fields, cold water flowing through canals, fig trees and cactus trees lining the roads, it looks more like a village than a district.
Economy
Livestock rearing and farming provide the livelihood of the people; the dam built in Mehmetli town is used for irrigation.
History and Culture
Sumbas gained district status in 1996, when Osmaniye became a province. Sumbas is one of the first stops on the upper plain of the Cappadocia-Cilicia pass. The Romans founded Kadirli in 67 AD and made significant investments in Sumbas. These settlements merged in 1992, set up a municipal organisation and the municipality was named Sumbas.
Notable Facts
Çem Castle, located on a high and rocky hill at the Kurucaören site in Mehmetli town, stands out with its structure integrated with natural rock formations, its commanding position over the surroundings and the lion reliefs on the castle. Built in 1896, the structure is one of the buildings that reflect Sumbas’s cultural identity with its historical stone architecture and features that have survived to the present day.
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