Abana, Kastamonu Explained

Type:municipality
Abana
Coordinates:41.9758°N 34.0114°W
Province:Kastamonu
District:Abana
Leader Party:AKP
Leader Name:Yunus Akgül
Elevation M:10
Population Total:3317
Population As Of:2021
Area Code:0366
Blank1 Name:Climate
Blank1 Info:Cfa

Abana is a town in the Kastamonu Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey. It is in the north-eastern part of the province, on the shore of the Black Sea. It is the seat of Abana District.[1] Its population is 3,317 (2021).[2]

History

Abana is the oldest town of Kastamonu, once a part of Paphlagonia, the town was ruled by the Danishmends, the Seljuk Turks, the Jandarid dynasty, and finally Ottomans. It was made a district of the Kastamonu province in 1945. The name might be connected to “Άβώνου τείχος”, Avonou Teichos, in greek.

Transportion

Abana can be easily reached from Kastamonu via Devrakani and Bozkurt.

Notes and References

  1. https://www.e-icisleri.gov.tr/Anasayfa/MulkiIdariBolumleri.aspx İlçe Belediyesi
  2. Web site: Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2021. 1 March 2023. TÜİK. tr . XLS.