Soma, Manisa
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| Coordinates: 39°11′N 27°37′E / 39.183°N 27.617°E | |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Region | Aegean |
| Province | Manisa |
| Area | |
| • District | 839 km2 (324 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 161 m (528 ft) |
| Population (2009) | |
| • District | 101,011 |
| • Density | 120.4/km2 (312/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 74,158 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 45500 |
| Area code(s) | 236 |
| Licence plate | 45 |
| Website | www.soma.bel.tr |
Soma is a town and district of Manisa Province in the Aegean region of Turkey. According to the 2009 census, population of the district is 101,011 of which 74,158 live in the town of Soma.[1][2] The district covers an area of 839 km2 (324 sq mi),[3] and the town lies at an elevation of 161 m (528 ft).
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[edit] Economy
Lignite mining and a lignite-fired thermal power plant are the main economical activities in Soma.[4]
[edit] Notes
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- ^ GeoHive. "Statistical information on Turkey's administrative units" (in English). http://www.xist.org/cntry/turkey.aspx?levels=Ege. Retrieved 2009-04-04.
- ^ Statoids. "Statistical information on districts of Turkey" (in English). http://www.statoids.com/ytr.html. Retrieved 2009-04-04.
- ^ The Journal of Turkish Weekly. "Soma Manisa Turkey-Thermal Power Plant" (in English). http://www.turkishweekly.net/columnist/2553/soma-manisa-turkey-thermal-power-plant-brief-report-for-future-investors.html. Retrieved 2009-04-11.
[edit] References
- Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. "Geographical information on Soma, Turkey" (in English). http://www.fallingrain.com/world/TU/45/Soma.html. Retrieved 2009-04-03.
[edit] External links
- District governor's official website (Turkish)
- Road map of Soma and environs
- Various images of Soma, Manisa
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Coordinates: 39°11′18″N 27°36′32″E / 39.18833°N 27.60889°E
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