What are the characteristics of the districts that will become provinces, what conditions are required to become a province?

According to the study, criteria will first be determined for new provinces and districts. To become a province, there are 8 criteria, such as the district's population being at least 100 thousand and being at least 30 kilometers away from the city centre. Current urbanization, transportation status, hinterland, economic diversity and educational status are among the criteria to become a province.

What is the population of Alanya?

The population of Alanya is 364,180 by 2022. This population consists of 184,024 men and 180,156 women. In percentage terms: 50.53% are men, 49.47% are women.

Where is Alanya and where is it connected to?

Alanya is a tourism district in Antalya province in the Mediterranean Region of Turkey. The distance to the city center is 154 kilometers. Alanya, located on the southern coast of Turkey, has an area of 1,598.51 km² and according to TÜİK population data, its population is 364,180 people in 2022. Alanya district is administratively affiliated with the province of Antalya, and Alanya Municipality and its district are under the responsibility of Antalya Metropolitan Municipality. Alanya Gazipaşa Airport, located 45 kilometers from Alanya, became operational in 2012.

In terms of its strategic location, it is in the form of a small peninsula in the coastal areas of the Mediterranean. The Taurus Mountains extend to the north. Throughout history, Alanya has served as an important castle in the Mediterranean for empires such as the Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman. During the Seljuk period, under the rule of Alaeddin Keykubad I, the region gained geopolitical importance. The Red Tower, the shipyard and Alanya Castle, which are the symbols of the city today, were built in this period.

Characteristics of the Mediterranean climate are seen in the region. It is mild in winter and hot in summer. While it has a nine percent share in Turkey in terms of tourism, it has a thirty percent share in property purchases by foreigners in Turkey. Tourism started to develop especially after 1958 and became the most active business line in the district, and this caused population growth in the region. Thanks to its warm climate, it is suitable for many sports activities and cultural events. The mayor of the district is Adem Murat Yücel, who was elected to office in the local elections on March 31, 2019.

"On the 100th anniversary of the Republic, our 100-article Constitutional proposal text has already been prepared. It is possible for us to build and revive a Turkey that has gained strength with its administrative structure consisting of 100 provinces and 1000 districts in the new century." drowned. Çorlu, Tarsus and Alanya are among the districts that will become provinces.