Karataş

Karataş
Map showing Karataş District in Adana Province
Karataş
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°33′45″N 35°22′49″E / 36.56250°N 35.38028°E / 36.56250; 35.38028
CountryTurkey
ProvinceAdana
Government
  MayorAli Bedrettin Karataş (CHP)
Area
862 km2 (333 sq mi)
Elevation
10 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2022)
23,499
  Density27/km2 (71/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
01900
Area code0322
Websitewww.karatas.bel.tr

Karataş (Turkish for black stone) is a municipality and district of Adana Province, Turkey. Its area is 862 km2, and its population is 23,499 (2022). The town itself has 10,293 inhabitants. It is on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, 47 km from the city of Adana, between the rivers Seyhan and Ceyhan, the Pyramos of Antiquity.