Altınova is a town in Yalova Province in the east of Marmara region of Turkey. It is the seat of Altınova District.[2] Its population is 9,042 (2022).[1] The mayor is Metin Oral (AK Party).

Altınova
Altınova is located in Turkey
Altınova
Altınova
Location in Turkey
Altınova is located in Marmara
Altınova
Altınova
Altınova (Marmara)
Coordinates: 40°41′51″N 29°30′41″E / 40.69750°N 29.51139°E / 40.69750; 29.51139
CountryTurkey
ProvinceYalova
DistrictAltınova
Government
 • MayorMetin Oral (AKP)
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Population
 (2022)[1]
9,042
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
77700
Area code0226
Websitewww.altinova.bel.tr

Geography

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The district is located in the narrowest part of Kocaeli Bay. The coastal part of the district is formed by the Hersek delta formed by Yalakdere. Floristry in Altınova has become a large economic sector.[3]

Shipyards area

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The increasing demand for new construction, maintenance and repair in the maritime sector resulted in such a level of orders that could not be met. The establishment of a new center of shipbuilding in Yalova Province became inevitable. The main factor in selecting Yalova for the new shipyard area was its proximity to industrial areas and its location on the transit route of metropolitan cities such as Istanbul, Bursa and Kocaeli. From 2007 on, more and more shipyards were established at the coast of Altınova. As of 2020s, there are over 30 shipyards. The Altinova Shipyard Area was realized as a project by the private sector without any governmental contribution other than the allocation of space. A joint stock company founded in 2004 by more than 40 entrepreneurs in the shipbuilding business was essential in the planning, implementing and coordinating the investments.[4]

Development of Shipbuilding Industry in Altınova, Yalova[4]
Year No. of completed new ships No. of ship with completed maintenance/repair works
2008
7
110
2009
21
90
2010
19
170
2011
33
260
2012
41
280
2013
43
340
2014
45
360
2015
41
380
2016
54
534
2017
58
725
2018
60
827
2019
64
885

References

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  1. ^ a b "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  2. ^ İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  3. ^ Güloğlu, Tuncay; Es, Muharrem (2011). "Yalova Valiliği Sanayi Alanlarının Tespiti" (PDF).
  4. ^ a b "Biz Kimiz - Kuruluş ve Gelişim" (in Turkish). Yalova Altınova Tersane Girikşimciler San ve Ticç A.Ş. Retrieved 13 August 2021.