A total of 67 districts, each inhabited by over 100,000 residents and positioned at a minimum distance of 30 kilometers from the city center, could be set to become provinces, according to the Turkish Chamber of Survey and Cadastre Engineers (HKMO).
In particular, Manavgat and Alanya are most likely to become separate provinces from Antalya soon due to their population density of over 200,000 residents.
“Manavgat and Alanya are districts with high population averages and contribute significantly to the country’s economy in terms of tourism income. Especially when we look at Alanya, it has better advantages in terms of distance to the city center, transportation services and municipal services such as infrastructure.
When the borders of these districts are evaluated by decision makers by taking population density and distance at the center of the main criteria, it can provide efficiency in terms of the country’s economy and access to services by those living there.
Some other districts that stand out on the map include tourism hotspots Fethiye and Bodrum in Muğla, along with Büyükçekmece and Tuzla in Istanbul.