The Cultural Heart of the Aegean
The districts of Konak, Karşıyaka, Bornova, Buca and Alsancak form Izmir's main urban fabric — with the historic Clock Tower, the Kordon seafront promenade, Ege and Yaşar universities and large shopping centers.
Izmir: Turkey's Window on the Aegean Sea
Geography, districts and key features of the city
Getting to Know Izmir
With a long coastline on the Aegean Sea and its historic bay, Izmir is Turkey's third-largest city and the cultural and university center of the west. Known in antiquity as Smyrna, today it is famous for its open cultural atmosphere, reputable universities, the Urla wine industry and luxury coastal destinations such as Çeşme and Alaçatı.
Administratively, Izmir is divided into 30 districts (ilçe), 11 of which form the main urban fabric while the other 19 include coastal, peninsular and mountain districts. The province has a population of about 4.5 million.
4.5M+
Approx. Population
30
Districts
Aegean Region
Location
1 international airport (Adnan Menderes)
Airport
UTC+3
Time Zone
Key Features of Izmir
The Peninsula and Luxury Destinations
The districts of Çeşme, Urla, Seferihisar, Selçuk and Foça are among the main tourism and luxury living destinations on the Aegean — home to a luxury property market, sailing, wind sports and Urla wine.
Izmir's Districts
All 30 Izmir Districts at a Glance
At a glance, get to know all of Izmir's districts — from the city center to the surrounding towns.