Manisa is a major city in Turkey and serves as the administrative center of the Manisa Province. It is strategically located in the Aegean region, approximately 40 km northeast of the major coastal city of İzmir.
The city encompasses the urban districts of Şehzadeler and Yunusemre. As of 2022, it recorded a population of 385,452, reflecting its role as a significant metropolitan municipality and a hub for regional economic and administrative activity.