Körfez
Körfez | |
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District and municipality | |
Map showing Körfez District in Kocaeli Province | |
| Coordinates: 40°47′N 29°44′E / 40.783°N 29.733°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Kocaeli |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Şener Söğüt (AKP) |
Area | 301 km2 (116 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | 178,048 |
| • Density | 590/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Area code | 0262 |
| Website | www |
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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.