Aegean Region

The Aegean Region (Turkish: Ege Bölgesi) is a geographical region of Turkey.

Located in western Turkey, it is bordered by the Aegean Sea, which gives the region its name, to the west, the Marmara Region to the north, the Central Anatolia Region to the east and Mediterranean Region to the south.

Among the four coastal regions, the Aegean Region has the longest coastline.

Subdivision

  • Aegean Section (Turkish: Ege Bölümü)
    • Edremit Area (Turkish: Edremit Yöresi)
    • Bakırçay Area (Turkish: Bakırçay Yöresi)
    • Gediz Area (Turkish: Gediz Yöresi)
    • İzmir Area (Turkish: İzmir Yöresi)
    • Küçük Menderes Area (Turkish: Küçük Menderes Yöresi)
    • Büyük Menderes Area (Turkish: Büyük Menderes Yöresi)
    • Menteşe Area (Turkish: Menteşe Yöresi)
  • Edremit Area (Turkish: Edremit Yöresi)
  • Bakırçay Area (Turkish: Bakırçay Yöresi)
  • Gediz Area (Turkish: Gediz Yöresi)
  • İzmir Area (Turkish: İzmir Yöresi)
  • Küçük Menderes Area (Turkish: Küçük Menderes Yöresi)
  • Büyük Menderes Area (Turkish: Büyük Menderes Yöresi)
  • Menteşe Area (Turkish: Menteşe Yöresi)
  • Aegean Region (statistical)

    The Aegean Region (TR3) is a statistical region in Turkey.

    Subregions and provinces

  • Izmir Subregion (TR31)
  • İzmir Province (TR310)
  • Aydın Subregion (TR32)
  • Aydın Province (TR321)
  • Denizli Province (TR322)
  • Muğla Province (TR323)
  • Manisa Subregion (TR331)
  • Manisa Province (TR331)
  • Afyonkarahisar Province (TR332)
  • Kütahya Province (TR333)
  • Uşak Province (TR334)
  • Age groups

    Internal immigration

    State register location of Aegean residents

    Marital status of 15+ population by gender

    Education status of 15+ population by gender

    Election results

    2014 presidential election

    June 2015 general elections

    November 2015 general elections

    See also

  • NUTS of Turkey
  • References

    External links

  • TURKSTAT (English)
  • Sources

  • ESPON Database
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    Latest News for: aegean region

    Weather Update: Cold Eases Across Greece, Stormy Winds Persist in Aegean – Temperatures Climb to 16°C

    Greek City Times 20 Mar 2025
    However, strong winds reaching up to 8 Beaufort will continue to batter the Aegean Sea, prompting caution for coastal areas and maritime activities ... Stormy Winds in the Aegean ... Regional Breakdown ... – Eastern Aegean Islands & Dodecanese.

    Relais & Châteaux welcomes eleven new members

    TravelDailyNews 20 Mar 2025
    ... and Latin-inspired cooking at Mezkla, an all-day dining experience at The Glasshouse, and typically Turkish dining at Lokal featuring Aegean mezze that celebrate the coastal flavors of the region.

    Current situation in Türkiye's imported scrap market

    Steel Radar 18 Mar 2025
    From the UK to the Aegean region, HMS 80.20 scrap was priced at $378/t, while in Germany, the same quality scrap was priced at $373/t for the Aegean region.

    Greek Air Force Gears Up for “Iniochos 2025”: Largest Participation Yet

    Greek City Times 18 Mar 2025
    ... landscape in the region ... The main phase, running from March 31 to April 11, will unfold across the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR), with a focus on the eastern and southeastern Aegean.

    UAV Patroller Drones to Bolster Greek Armed Forces Surveillance from Rhodes and Chrysoupoli

    Greek City Times 17 Mar 2025
    From Rhodes, the UAVs will cover the southeastern Aegean, including the Kastellorizo complex, while Chrysoupoli will serve as a hub for overseeing the northern Aegean and the critical Thrace region along the Turkish frontier.

    Severe weather alert issued for Tuesday and Wednesday

    Ekathimerini 17 Mar 2025
    According to the warning, northern winds reaching force 9 will sweep across the Aegean and eastern mainland from Tuesday afternoon until Wednesday night.

    Greece Braces for Mud Showers and Unseasonably High Temperatures

    Greek City Times 12 Mar 2025
    Temperatures will remain unseasonably high, with daytime highs of 19-21°C in northern mainland Greece and the northern Aegean islands, 22-23°C in other island regions, and up to 25°C in northern Crete ... Regional Weather Breakdown.

    Aegean reports 9 per cent passenger growth, announces new routes

    CyprusMail 11 Mar 2025
    Aegean Airlines on Tuesday reported a strong start to 2025, carrying 1.9 million passengers in the first two months of the year, marking a 9 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024.

    The Time When Ancient Greek Was Just a Cluster of Dialects

    Greek Reporter 11 Mar 2025
    The Ionic Greek dialect was spoken primarily in the region of Ionia ... Finally, the Aeolic Greek dialect was spoken primarily in the regions of Thessaly, and Boeotia on the Greek mainland as well as on the island of Lesbos in the eastern Aegean Sea.

    Didim’s Maya enjoys success at major swim meet

    Didim Voices 10 Mar 2025
    She was among 400 competitors from Izmir and Aydin competing in the Aydin and Aegean regional heats at Aydin University’s Olympic pool across Saturday and Sunday ... She also competed for the Aegean regional heats.

    Apollo Temple’s image from 1937 revealed

    Didim Voices 10 Mar 2025
    In 1937, Turkey’s leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk gave the 3rd Aircraft Regiment, stationed in İzmir, a rather unusual mission – to photograph ancient cities, especially those in the Aegean Region, from the air.

    Greek Study Warns of Tsunami Risk in Central Aegean

    Greek Reporter 10 Mar 2025
    A new study by Greek scientists has warned of the possibility of a tsunami occurring in the central Aegean region between Santorini and Amorgos ... Key findings on the risk of tsunami in the Aegean.

    Report sheds light on minimum wage

    Ekathimerini 07 Mar 2025
    ... gender, this is not the case when it comes to the regions, with new hires less likely to the paid the minimum wage in Attica and in the Aegean islands and most likely to receive it in Western Greece.
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