Körfez
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).
Körfez | |
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District and municipality | |
Map showing Körfez District in Kocaeli Province | |
Körfez Location in Turkey Körfez Körfez (Marmara) | |
| Coordinates: 40°47′N 29°44′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 |
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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