Sumbas is a town in Osmaniye Province in the Mediterranean region of Turkey. It is the seat of Sumbas District.[2] Its population is 1,999 (2022).[1]

Sumbas
Sumbas is located in Turkey
Sumbas
Sumbas
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 37°26′35″N 36°01′56″E / 37.44306°N 36.03222°E / 37.44306; 36.03222
CountryTurkey
ProvinceOsmaniye
DistrictSumbas
Government
 • MayorZeki Demiroğlu (AKP)
Elevation
85 m (279 ft)
Population
 (2022)[1]
1,999
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
80900
Area code0328
Websitewww.sumbas.bel.tr

In 2022, during infrastructure work, a marble statue of Virgin Mary was found dated back to the Roman period.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  2. ^ İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  3. ^ Roman-era statue found in Osmaniye