Osmaniye is one of the most important settlement centers of the Cukurova Region, which has hosted many civilizations with its deep-rooted history dating back to BC. The city stands out with its historical castles, which are especially dense in architecture. For this reason, it is also called the "City of Castles".
Osmaniye is a city located in the east of the Mediterranean Region, within the borders of Turkey. There is Gaziantep in the east of the city, Adana in the west, Hatay in the South, and Kahramanmaras in the north. The city officially has 7 districts. Osmaniye is the 80th province of Turkey.
Although Osmaniye has many natural beauties, besides its natural beauties, it also draws attention with its legendary history and historical artifacts dating back to ancient times. It stands out as a city that draws attention with its Kastaba - Hierapolis Ancient City, Kadirli Ala Mosque, Haruniye Castle, Karatepe - Aslantas National Park, Kirmitli Bird Sanctuary, Sarlak Waterfall, and many more precious values.
The climate of Osmaniye varies in mountainous and plain areas. In general, it can be said that it has the characteristics of the Mediterranean climate. In general, summers in Osmaniye are hot and winters are warm and rainy. The lowest average temperature measured throughout the year is 18 degrees, and the highest average temperature is 42 degrees. The precipitation in the region in winter and autumn is higher than in other seasons. The annual average rainfall in the region was 767 cubic meters.
The population of the region increased by 0.81% as of 2022 and became 553,012. The population density in the region was measured as 401.606 persons/km².