Körfez
Körfez is a district of Kocaeli.
Körfez
Körfez is a district of Kocaeli.
Körfez, formerly known as Elaia, or Elaea, is a municipality and district of Kocaeli Province, Turkey. Its area is 301 km2, and its population is 178,048 (2022). The mayor is Şener Söğüt (AKP) and the district governor is Uğur Kalkar, appointed in August 2022. The cement plant is a major source of greenhouse gas.
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Kocaeli
Kocaeli is an industrial powerhouse on the Gulf of İzmit, but it also has a green side. Maşukiye, Kartepe, Sapanca's edge and the coast give weekend travellers easy access to forests, lakes and winter snow.
Neighbourhoods
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