In the list of districts that will become provinces, Alanya's name was not even mentioned: The statement drew reactions

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27 September / Haber Merkezi

A major internet site in Turkey published the news "Which districts will become provinces?", and the lack of mention of Alanya has sparked significant backlash from the public.

For years, the question "Which districts will become provinces?" has been on the agenda in Turkey. In light of the latest statement from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), an answer to this question is being sought. It has been stated that districts meeting the conditions of "a population of over 100,000 and a distance of no more than 30 km to the provincial center" could become provinces. It is also noted that the map of Turkey may change according to the new provinces. In this context, it has been observed that 24 districts meet the criteria for becoming provinces, raising the question "Will the number of provinces become 105?"

HOW CAN A DISTRICT BECOME A PROVINCE?

TÜİK has established specific criteria for districts to achieve provincial status. Economic factors, as well as education, transportation, social services, and community structure, are evaluated.

LIST OF CONDITIONS FOR BECOMING A PROVINCE

According to a report from Ekol TV, there are two main criteria for becoming a province: First, the district's population must exceed 100,000; second, the distance to the provincial center must not exceed 30 kilometers.

ALANYA IS NOT ON THE LIST OF DISTRICTS MEETING THE CRITERIA FOR PROVINCIAL STATUS

Here are the 24 districts that meet these criteria and have the potential to become provinces:

Siverek, Şanlıurfa - Population: 250,100

Kozan, Adana - Population: 129,985

Tarsus, Mersin - Population: 329,494

İnegöl, Bursa - Population: 255,032

Çorlu, Tekirdağ - Population: 253,551

Manavgat, Antalya - Population: 224,664

Ereğli, Zonguldak - Population: 174,619

İskenderun, Hatay - Population: 246,639

Akhisar, Manisa - Population: 166,129

Nazilli, Aydın - Population: 153,879

Fethiye, Muğla - Population: 151,474

Erciş, Van - Population: 173,203

Cizre, Şırnak - Population: 133,908

Ünye, Ordu - Population: 122,597

Midyat, Mardin - Population: 108,242

Elbistan, Kahramanmaraş - Population: 142,783

Ereğli, Konya - Population: 142,818

Lüleburgaz, Kırklareli - Population: 145,263

Yüksekova, Hakkari - Population: 112,826

Ergani, Diyarbakır - Population: 126,824

Edremit, Balıkesir - Population: 121,437

Bandırma, Balıkesir - Population: 149,469

Polatlı, Ankara - Population: 122,424

Kahta, Adıyaman - Population: 120,378

These statements and lists may shape Turkey's future provincial structure and influence local government planning. The absence of Alanya from this list continues to provoke reactions.