What Sivas Belediyesi does

Sivas Belediyesi is the municipal government of Sivas, a Central Anatolian province in Turkey, operating as a public administrative body under Turkish law and led by Mayor Dr. Adem Uzun. It delivers a comprehensive portfolio of urban services — transportation, water and waste management, fire and emergency response, urban planning, social assistance, cultural programs, sports facilities, and infrastructure maintenance — to the residents, businesses, and visitors of Sivas. Customers are segmented horizontally across all citizens, with prioritized sub-segments including socially vulnerable citizens (Gülkart card, cash support, food and fuel aid), local businesses and traders, students and youth, and tourists.

The municipality operates a substantial digital service ecosystem atop a smart city foundation: the Sivas Belediyesi Mobil mobile app (iOS/Android), an online transactions portal (online.sivas.bel.tr), the Sivas FlexCity platform (cas.sivas.bel.tr), a GPS-based vehicle and equipment tracking system (sim.sivas.bel.tr), and a city-wide camera monitoring network of 568 points targeting 700. Physical infrastructure includes the Sıcak Çermik thermal spa, the newly opened Şeyh Şamil Sports Complex (Olympic pools, multi-sport halls), the Şeyh Şamil Kültür Merkezi (integrating family health, 112 emergency services, library), the Özbelsan 1.2 MW solar power plant, a 270 million TL bread factory capable of 192,000 loaves/day in emergencies, and locally manufactured smart water meters. Vertically integrated production extends to İşhan and Tecer stone quarries, delivering 200M+ TL in annual asphalt and infrastructure savings.

The revenue model is tax-funded and budget-driven rather than commercial: municipal tax revenues (property, environmental cleanup), service fees and permits published in the annual 2026 Income Tariff, revenue from municipal property sales and rentals, and operating income from wholly-owned subsidiaries Özbelsan A.Ş. (bread, energy, smart water meters, sports sponsorship) and Sidaş A.Ş. (energy services). Social assistance programs (cash support, Gülkart, education grants, the 50,000 TL young entrepreneur grant, 20,000 TL wedding support) are provided free to qualifying residents. Operating geographies are limited to a single country (Turkey) and a single region (Central Anatolia). No venture capital, private equity, or external investor ownership structures apply.

Name

Sivas Belediyesi

Legal name

Sivas Belediyesi

Website

https://sivas.bel.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1828

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Sivas Belediyesi is the municipal government of Sivas, Turkey, providing urban infrastructure, transportation, water and waste management, social assistance, cultural and sports facilities, and smart city digital services to the city's residents, businesses, and visitors through tax-funded budgets and municipal subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (925120), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK), Forest Management & Silviculture Services (Cruising, Planning, Compliance) (IMAMAAAD), Government & Municipal Event Venues (THAHAAAE), Hard Services (MEP/HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing) (BPABAAAA)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public administration
• Urban infrastructure
• Smart city platforms
• Social assistance programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sivas

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Tax Revenues: Property taxes, environmental cleanup taxes, and other municipal levies collected from residents and businesses within Sivas province
2. Service Fees and Permits: Fees collected for various municipal services including construction permits, business licenses, and service charges
3. Property Sales and Rentals: Revenue from selling and renting municipal properties including shops, land, and commercial spaces through public tenders
4. Subsidiary Operations (Özbelsan, Sidaş): Revenue-generating operations through municipal subsidiaries including bread production, energy, and other commercial activities

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sivas Belediyesi is the municipal government of Sivas, Turkey, delivering urban services to city residents. Its core offering encompasses transportation management, water and waste utilities, fire and emergency services, social assistance programs, cultural and sports facilities, education support, urban planning, and tourism development. Services are delivered through both physical service points and digital platforms including the Sivas Belediyesi Mobil app, online transactions portal, smart city platform, GPS vehicle tracking, and city camera monitoring.

Product overview

Sivas Belediyesi offers a comprehensive digital service ecosystem alongside diverse physical municipal facilities. The digital portfolio includes the Sivas Belediyesi Mobil mobile application (available on App Store and Google Play), an Online Transactions Portal (online.sivas.bel.tr) for debt inquiries and service requests, the Sivas FlexCity smart city platform (cas.sivas.bel.tr), transportation services (ulasim.sivas.bel.tr), Sivas İzleme Merkezi for GPS-based fleet management, smart water meters produced by Özbelsan A.Ş., a 24/7 call center service, and camera monitoring systems covering 568 points. Physical facilities include Sıcak Çermik thermal spa and rehabilitation complex, the Şeyh Şamil Spor Kompleksi sports facility with Olympic pools, Şeyh Şamil Kültür Merkezi multi-service center, Fatih Kültür Merkezi cultural center, the Özbelsan solar power plant (1.2 MW), Özbelsan bread factory (producing 192,000 loaves daily), and various urban development projects including the Kale Projesi historical restoration and Kızılırmak Projesi riverfront development. The municipality also operates quarry facilities (İşhan and Tecer stone quarries) for infrastructure materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Özbelsan: Municipal subsidiary company handling various municipal services including transportation, energy, and infrastructure.
• Sidaş
• 346 Kafe Restoran
• Sivas Aktif Yaşam
• Sivas Kaplıca

Products and services

• Sivas Belediyesi Mobil Mobile application available on App Store and Google Play that enables citizens to access municipal services, make payments, and manage administrative tasks from their smartphones.
• Online İşlemler (Online Transactions Portal) Digital portal providing online access to municipal services including debt inquiry, complaint submission, and various administrative transactions.
• Sivas FlexCity Smart city platform providing integrated digital services for urban management and citizen engagement.
• Sivas İzleme Merkezi (Vehicle Tracking Center) GPS-based vehicle and equipment tracking system that monitors fleet movements, routes, speeds, and idle times in real-time through sim.sivas.bel.tr.
• Ulaşım Hizmetleri (Public Transportation Services) Public transportation management system including bus services, route planning, and vehicle tracking accessible at ulasim.sivas.bel.tr.
• Kent Rehberi (City Guide) Comprehensive city information system providing details about neighborhoods, facilities, cemeteries, and urban services.
• İmar Durumu Sorgulama (Zoning Inquiry) Online zoning and land use inquiry system accessible at keos.sivas.bel.tr for property and urban planning information.
• Çağrı Merkezi (Call Center) 24/7 call center service providing citizens with rapid, effective, and quality municipal service access.
• Sıcak Çermik Kaplıcası Thermal spa and rehabilitation complex located 31 km from the city center on the Sivas-Yozgat highway, featuring indoor and outdoor pools, aqua park facilities, and garden houses.
• Şeyh Şamil Spor Kompleksi Multi-purpose sports complex featuring Olympic swimming pools, basketball, volleyball and football halls, cycling and running tracks, and children's play areas.
• Şeyh Şamil Kültür Merkezi Integrated health, culture, and sports center housing Family Health Center, Healthy Living Center, 112 Emergency Response Station, library, sports halls, cafeteria, and study areas.
• Fatih Kültür Merkezi Youth and cultural center providing cultural, artistic, and educational activities for all ages.
• Akıllı Su Sayaçları (Smart Water Meters) Smart water meters produced locally by Özbelsan A.Ş., featuring real-time consumption tracking, prepaid usage, automatic billing, and high data security.
• Kamera İzleme Merkezi (City Camera Monitoring Center) City-wide security and environmental monitoring system with 568 camera points, targeting 700 cameras by end of 2025.
• Özbelsan Güneş Enerji Santrali 1.2 MW solar power plant in Zara Ütük Village contributing to the municipality's goal of energy self-sufficiency.
• Yeni Ekmek Fabrikası (New Bread Factory) Modern bread production facility operated by Özbelsan A.Ş. with capacity of 8,000 breads per hour and 192,000 daily production for emergency situations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 million TL annual savings from in-house stone quarry operations
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Özbelsan A.Ş.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMunicipal subsidiary company responsible for commercial operations including bread production, smart water meter manufacturing, solar energy, and various municipal commercial activities. Acts as the commercial arm of Sivas Municipality.
• Sidaş A.Ş.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMunicipal subsidiary engaged in energy-related services and operations for Sivas Belediyesi.
• Hayat Ağacı (Hayatder)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-governmental organization partnered with municipality for social assistance and charitable activities.
• CK Enerji Çamlıbel ElektrikminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectricity company partnered with municipality for electric wheelchair charging stations project.
• İl Sağlık Müdürlüğü (Health Directorate)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial health authority collaborating on multiple projects including 112 Emergency Health Services Center, health centers, and Healthy Living Center within municipal facilities.
• Gençlik ve Spor İl Müdürlüğü (Youth and Sports Directorate)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial youth and sports authority partnering on Şeyh Şamil Sports Complex and other sports facilities under joint protocol.
• İl Kültür ve Turizm Müdürlüğü (Culture and Tourism Directorate)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial culture and tourism authority collaborating on cultural centers, museums, and tourism promotion projects.
• Devlet Su İşleri (State Hydraulic Works - DSI)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerState authority responsible for engineering and construction of Koç/Beydilli Regulator Drinking Water Supply Project worth 1 billion TL.
• Sivas Bilim ve Teknoloji ÜniversitesicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal university collaborating on agricultural R&D, specifically developing local and certified wheat seeds for distribution to farmers.
• TOKİ (Housing Development Administration)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNational housing development authority partnering on Esentepe Urban Transformation project.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality: Central Anatolian metropolitan municipality with comparable population scale, industrial base, and active in-house economic enterprises and infrastructure projects, mirroring Sivas's subsidiary-led model.
• Bursa Metropolitan Municipality: Larger Turkish metropolitan municipality with similar full-stack urban services including water management (BUSKİ), transportation, social aid, cultural heritage programs, and municipal economic enterprises (BESAŞ etc.).
• Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality: Mid-sized Anatolian metropolitan municipality known for smart-city investments, urban transformation, cultural/tourism assets, and university partnerships — a structurally similar municipal operating model.
• Konya Metropolitan Municipality: Another large Central Anatolian metropolitan municipality operating comparable smart-city, water, transportation, social-assistance, and subsidiary-based service delivery. Closest geographic and demographic peer to Sivas Belediyesi.

Regional players

• Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality: Large southeastern Turkish municipality combining industrial economic base, social-assistance programs, and municipal economic enterprises (GASMEK etc.); comparable to Sivas in service breadth if not geography.
• Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality: Black Sea-region metropolitan municipality with comparable tourism/heritage, transportation, water, and municipal-enterprise functions; similar in demographic profile and cultural-heritage focus to Sivas.
• Antalya Metropolitan Municipality: Coastal metropolitan municipality whose tourism-led service mix (thermal/sea tourism, urban transformation, water/sewer via ASAT) parallels Sivas's heritage and Sıcak Çermik thermal plays.

Others

• Union of Marmara Municipalities / Türkiye Belediyeler Birliği: National association of Turkish municipalities referenced directly on Sivas Belediyesi's own website; provides shared services, advocacy, and benchmarking infrastructure for municipalities including Sivas.

Broad incumbents

• İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality: Turkey's largest municipality, operating ISKI water, IETT transportation, KİPTAŞ housing, and large-scale smart-city infrastructure. Sets the benchmark for digital municipal services against which mid-sized cities like Sivas benchmark.
• Ankara Metropolitan Municipality: Capital-city municipality and the largest single-city government operator in Turkey; its water utility (ASKİ), transportation (EGO), and social-aid programs cover the same functions Sivas delivers, at materially greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sivasbeltr
• Facebookfacebook.com/sivasbeltr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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