İskenderun Iron and Steel Works (İsdemir)

The İskenderun Iron and Steel Works (İsdemir) is the only integrated plant in Turkey that produces both long and flat steel products simultaneously. Established in 1970 in the Payas district, it commenced operations in 1975 with technical assistance from the Soviet Union to advance the country's industrialization. Its strategic location on the Gulf of İskenderun provides direct access to its own deep-water port, making the import of iron ore and coal, as well as the export of finished products, highly efficient. In 2002, İsdemir was privatized and integrated into the Erdemir Group, leading to massive investments in plant modernization. Today, the works have a raw steel capacity exceeding 5 million tons per year, supplying key industries such as construction, automotive, and shipbuilding. As one of the largest employers in Hatay province, İsdemir is an indispensable cornerstone of Turkish heavy industry and a significant factor in foreign trade.

Nearby cities

Osmaniye

Osmaniye is a relatively new provincial city at the transition from the Çukurova plain to the Amanus Mountains.

🗺️

Gökmeydan

Gökmeydan is a sun-drenched Mediterranean retreat in Hatay, featuring long sandy beaches and a rich local culinary heritage.

Devrişiye

Devrişiye is a quiet coastal settlement near Yumurtalık, offering direct access to beautiful sandy beaches on the Mediterranean Sea.

Yumurtalık

Yumurtalık is a historic coastal town in Turkey's Adana Province, known for its ancient ruins and relaxing beaches on the Mediterranean Sea.

Mağaracık

Mağaracık is a hidden gem in Turkey with a breathtaking coastline.

Kassab

A charming Armenian town on the Turkish border, famous for its laurel soap.

History & landmarks

Hatay (Antakya)

A historic city on the ancient Silk Road, known as a cradle of civilizations and a UNESCO City of Gastronomy.

Nature

Afrin

The Afrin River flows through the olive-grove-dominated northwest of Syria before returning to Turkey.

More places

Nur Mountains

A historically and geographically significant mountain range that runs parallel to the Mediterranean coast in Hatay Province.

Port of İskenderun (LimakPort)

LimakPort İskenderun is an important logistics center for the southeastern part of Turkey.

Kurd Mountains

Kurd Dagh is a mountainous highland in northwestern Syria, characterized by its dense olive groves and rich cultural history.

Mount Casius

Jabal al-Akra, also known as Mount Casius, is a steep limestone mountain near the Turkish border that drops sharply into the Mediterranea…

Rouj Basin

The Rouj Basin is a fertile geological depression in the Idlib province that is intensively used for agriculture.

Mount Simeon

Mount Simeon is a limestone massif known for the ruins of the Church of Saint Simeon Stylites and the surrounding famous Dead Cities.

🗺️

Çukurova Plain

A vast, fertile plain in southern Turkey, historically known as Cilicia, serving as a major agricultural center.