Yakapınar (formerly: Misis)[1] is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Yüreğir, Adana Province, Turkey.[2] Its population is 2,801 (2022).[3] It was an independent municipality until it was merged into the municipality of Yüreğir in 2008.[4] It is the location of the ancient city of Mopsuestia.[1][5]

Yakapınar
Misis
Yakapınar is located in Turkey
Yakapınar
Yakapınar
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°57′31″N 35°36′31″E / 36.9586°N 35.6085°E / 36.9586; 35.6085
CountryTurkey
ProvinceAdana
DistrictYüreğir
Population
 (2022)
2,801
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)

References

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  1. ^ a b Misis, nisanyanmap.com.
  2. ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  4. ^ Kanun No. 5747, Resmî Gazete, 22 March 2008.
  5. ^ Stillwell, Richard; MacDonald, William L.; McAllister, Marian Holland, eds. (1976). "Mopsuestia". The Princeton Encyclopedia of Classical Sites. Princeton University Press.