Aliağa
Aliağa | |
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District and municipality | |
Map showing Aliağa District in İzmir Province | |
| Coordinates: 38°48′03″N 26°58′22″E / 38.80083°N 26.97278°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | İzmir |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Serkan Acar (MHP) |
Area | 379 km2 (146 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 104,828 |
| • Density | 280/km2 (720/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 35800 |
| Area code | 0232 |
| Website | www |
Aliağa (Turkish: [aˈliaː]) is a municipality and district of İzmir Province, Turkey. Its area is 379 km2, and its population is 104,828 (2022). The town is situated at about 50 km (31 mi) north of İzmir. Aliağa has a large port, mainly for oil and bulk cargo. Its economic activity is based on tourism, shipbreaking, and an oil refinery.