Aziziye
Aziziye is a municipality and district of Erzurum Province, Turkey. Its area is 1,529 km2, and its population is 65,553 (2022).
Aziziye | |
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District and municipality | |
Map showing Aziziye District in Erzurum Province | |
Aziziye Location in Turkey | |
Coordinates: 39°57′N 41°06′E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Erzurum |
Government | |
• Mayor | Muhammed Cevdet Orhan (AKP) |
Area | 1,529 km2 (590 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,760 m (5,770 ft) |
Population (2022) | 65,553 |
• Density | 43/km2 (110/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Postal code | 25700 |
Area code | 0442 |
Climate | Dfb |
The district was established as Ilıca District in 1990, with its centre at Ilıca. It was expanded with the former municipality Dadaşkent and renamed to Aziziye in 2008. Aziziye lies in the western part of the urban area of Erzurum. The district center is famous for thermal springs (39.4 oC).
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