Fatsa is a district of Ordu Province, located in the Eastern Black Sea region of Turkey. Thanks to its strategic coastal position along the Black Sea, it lies approximately 40.2 km west of the Ordu city center and about 110 km east of Samsun Province. This location places Fatsa on an important regional transportation and trade route, contributing significantly to its economic and social development.
Fatsa is considered one of the key commercial centers in the region, playing an important role in shaping the local economy. In addition to its commercial activities, the district is widely recognized for its strong agricultural base, particularly hazelnut production. Hazelnuts are one of the most important agricultural products of the Black Sea region, and Fatsa contributes substantially to Turkey’s position as one of the leading global producers in this sector. The expansion of organic farming practices in the region has also supported Turkey’s ranking among countries with a significant share of organic agricultural production worldwide.
Throughout its history, Fatsa has served as both an administrative and commercial hub. Its favorable geographical position along the coastline has made it a natural center for settlement, trade, and communication between inland Anatolia and the Black Sea coast. Agriculture, especially hazelnut cultivation, has traditionally been the backbone of its economy, shaping both its rural landscape and its socio-economic structure.
Today, Fatsa continues to develop as a growing district that combines agricultural production with expanding trade and service activities. Its historical role as a regional center, combined with its modern economic diversification, makes it an important part of Ordu Province and the wider Black Sea region.