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Karşıyaka
District and municipality in İzmir, Turkey / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Karşıyaka (pronounced [kaɾʃɯˈjaka]) is a municipality and district of İzmir Province, Turkey.[2] Its area is 51 km2,[3] and its population is 346,264 (2022).[1] The district extends for twelve kilometres along the northern and eastern coastline of the tip of the Gulf of İzmir. Its centre is at a distance of 6 km (4 mi) to the north from the traditional centre of İzmir, which is Konak Square in Konak at the opposite coast. Karşıyaka's district area neighbours the district areas of Menemen to the north, Bornova to the east and Çiğli to the west. Besides being an active venue of commerce, culture and educational activities and tourism, Karşıyaka also has an urban culture centred on the sports club Karşıyaka SK, which commands a large and passionate fan base.
Karşıyaka | |
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District and municipality | |
![]() Kemal Paşa Street (Çarşı), seen from the top of the Karşıyaka pier | |
![]() Map showing Karşıyaka District in İzmir Province | |
Coordinates: 38°27′34″N 27°06′55″E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | İzmir |
Government | |
• Mayor | Behice Yıldız Ünsal (CHP) |
Area | 51 km2 (20 sq mi) |
Population (2022)[1] | 346,264 |
• Density | 6,800/km2 (18,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Area code | 0232 |
Website | www |