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Izmir's Districts (İlçe)

A short introduction to each of Izmir's 30 districts, based on the latest municipal divisions

Izmir is made up of 30 districts (ilçe). Below is a short introduction to each district. For more detailed information about investing or settling in any district, contact our experts.

Izmir's districts (in Turkish alphabetical order)

AliağaAliağa

An industrial and port district in the north of the province with oil refineries and steel mills; a hub of the petrochemical and ship-recycling industries.

BalçovaBalçova

An urban residential district with famous hot springs and leisure complexes; close to the city center and Dokuz Eylül University.

BayındırBayındır

An agricultural and horticultural district known for flowers and ornamental plants; a rural-urban fabric with a green economy.

BayraklıBayraklı

Izmir's new business district with high-rise office towers; becoming the city's modern financial hub.

BergamaBergama

The ancient city of Pergamon, a UNESCO heritage site with its Acropolis, Temple of Trajan and Asklepion; a famous historical tourism destination.

BeydağBeydağ

A small mountain district in the east of the province with a traditional agricultural economy; Izmir's least populated district.

BornovaBornova

A university district that is home to Ege University and Yaşar University; a mix of modern residential fabric and cultural centers.

BucaBuca

Izmir's most populous district, with Dokuz Eylül University and extensive residential fabric; popular with students and families.

ÇeşmeÇeşme

A famous tourist peninsula with beaches, wind sports and luxurious summer nights; the province's most expensive property market.

ÇiğliÇiğli

An industrial-residential district in the north of the city with industrial zones and a property market more affordable than the center.

DikiliDikili

A northern coastal district with hot springs and a small harbor; a quiet tourist destination and summer-home area.

FoçaFoça

The ancient city of Phocaea on the Aegean with stone architecture and a Mediterranean monk seal sanctuary; a historical tourism destination.

GaziemirGaziemir

An urban district in the south of the city near Adnan Menderes Airport; a mix of residential, commercial and industrial use.

GüzelbahçeGüzelbahçe

A quiet coastal residential district in the west of the city with villa neighborhoods and a high quality of life.

KarabağlarKarabağlar

A populous urban district south of Konak with dense residential fabric; property prices more affordable than the center.

KaraburunKaraburun

A remote rural-coastal peninsula at Izmir's westernmost point; unspoiled nature and a traditional fabric.

KarşıyakaKarşıyaka

An urban district across the Gulf of Izmir with a famous waterfront promenade; popular for modern city living.

KemalpaşaKemalpaşa

An industrial-agricultural district east of the city with large industrial zones and cherry orchards.

KınıkKınık

A northern agricultural district producing tobacco and cotton; a rural fabric with a traditional economy.

KirazKiraz

An eastern mountain district known for cherry production (kiraz means cherry); horticulture-based agriculture.

KonakKonak

Izmir's historic and administrative center with the famous Clock Tower, the Kemeraltı Bazaar and Ottoman-era buildings.

MenderesMenderes

A southern district that is home to Adnan Menderes International Airport; a mix of agriculture, industry and urban development.

MenemenMenemen

A northern district known for ceramics, Menemen cheese and the traditional breakfast of the same name; extensive agriculture.

NarlıdereNarlıdere

A coastal residential district in the west of the city with a high quality of life and a quiet fabric; the smallest urban district.

ÖdemişÖdemiş

A historic eastern district with traditional markets and extensive agriculture; an important center of the inland region.

SeferihisarSeferihisar

Turkey's first "Cittaslow" (slow city), with Sığacık Beach and an organic market; a relaxed lifestyle.

SelçukSelçuk

The ancient city of Ephesus (one of the wonders of the ancient world) and the House of the Virgin Mary; a world-class historical and religious tourism destination.

TireTire

A historic district known for its Tuesday market, traditional textiles and Tire köfte; handicrafts and agriculture.

TorbalıTorbalı

An industrial-agricultural district south of the city with growing industrial zones and an affordable property market.

UrlaUrla

A luxury coastal district known for vineyards and Urla wine, art workshops and creative restaurants.

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