Soma is a municipality and district of Manisa Province, Turkey.

From 1867 until 1922, Soma was part of the Aidin Vilayet of the Ottoman Empire.

That lignite was burned with German coal for trains in the region.

[6] A just transition from coal could be supported by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

[8] Olive, walnut and almond cultivation is among the important agricultural activities of Soma.