Atakum Belediyesi

What Atakum Belediyesi does

Atakum Belediyesi (T.C. Atakum Belediyesi) is a district-level municipal government entity serving the Atakum district of Samsun Province on Turkey's Black Sea coast. Founded in 1994 and employing approximately 94 staff, the municipality delivers a broad portfolio of civic services including urban planning, zoning and building permit administration (Yapı Ruhsat Sistemi), waste management (Katı Atık Otobüsü), public inspection and enforcement (Atakum Zabıta, operating 24/7), cultural programming, social welfare assistance, and recreational facility operations. Its service portfolio spans 17+ named facilities such as Ata Sahne (performing arts center), Hasan Ali Yücel Gençlik Bilim ve Sanat Merkezi (youth science/art center with 135-seat library), Ataçocuk (child development for ages 3–6 with multiple branches), Aqua Park, PAYMER (community sharing center), Kent Lokantası (social restaurant offering 3-course meals at 60 TRY), Halk Kasabı (public butcher), and the Ata Tohum indigenous seed preservation project. Current mayor Serhat Türkel leads the administration alongside the Belediye Meclisi, with strategic priorities on environmental projects, social activities, and new green spaces.

The municipality's technology layer is anchored by the İnteraktif Belediye portal (interaktif.atakum.bel.tr), which handles digital tax payment, zoning status inquiries (E-İmar Durumu at keos.atakum.bel.tr), building permit applications, and service requests; it is supplemented by Kent Haritası (interactive GIS city map), Atakum Mor Haritam (mobile mapping application), a Çözüm Merkezi ticketing system (bridge.atakum.bel.tr), free public WiFi (wifi.atakum.bel.tr), and iOS/Android mobile applications available via Google Play and App Store. The entity is KVKK-compliant under Turkey's Law No. 6698 on Protection of Personal Data, with documented policies covering cookie usage, employee data, security cameras, data retention/destruction, and a citizen-facing KVKK application form. Elevator inspection is delivered in partnership with NETA Sertifikasyon. No public or partner-facing API is documented; all integrations are citizen-facing web applications rather than developer-accessible endpoints.

As a public-sector body, Atakum Belediyesi does not operate a commercial go-to-market. Its funding derives from four streams: property tax (Emlak Vergisi) collected within district boundaries, transaction-based service fees (building permits, business licenses, marriage ceremonies, facility admissions), rental income from municipal properties managed by the Emlak ve İstimlak Müdürlüğü, and central government budget allocations. Pricing for social services is nominal (e.g., Kent Lokantası 60 TRY per 3-course meal), and pricing is not publicly disclosed in commercial terms. Revenue figures are not disclosed in the source data; financial transparency is instead provided through the Faaliyet Raporu (activity reports), Mali Durum Beklenti Raporu (financial outlook report), Performans Programı, Denetim Raporları (audit reports), and Stratejik Plan accessible via the municipal website. Decision-making is led by Mayor Serhat Türkel and the Belediye Meclisi, with ultimate oversight under the Republic of Turkey.

Name

Atakum Belediyesi

Legal name

T.C. Atakum Belediyesi

Website

https://atakum.bel.tr

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Atakum Belediyesi is a Turkish district municipality serving Atakum district in Samsun Province, delivering civic services, digital e-government portals, social welfare programs, cultural facilities, and recreational amenities to district residents under Mayor Serhat Türkel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN), Solid Waste & Recycling Services Administration (BPAIACAH), Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public administration
• E-government services
• Social welfare programs
• Urban planning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Atakum

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax (Emlak Vergisi): Municipal revenue from property taxes collected from residents and businesses within Atakum district boundaries.
2. Service Fees: Fees collected for various municipal services including building permits, business licenses, marriage ceremonies, and facility admissions.
3. Rental Income: Revenue from renting municipal properties including commercial spaces and facilities managed by Emlak ve İstimlak Müdürlüğü.
4. Government Allocations: Central government funding and municipal budget allocations for public services and infrastructure projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Atakum Belediyesi is the district municipality of Atakum in Samsun Province, Turkey, delivering public administration services including property tax collection, building permits, business licenses, marriage registration, zoning inquiries, urban planning, and waste management. It operates a portfolio of digital citizen services through the İnteraktif Belediye portal and mobile apps, alongside physical municipal facilities such as Ata Sahne (arts center), Ataçocuk (child development centers), Aqua Park, the Hasan Ali Yücel Youth Science and Arts Center, PAYMER (sharing center), Kent Lokantası (social restaurant), Evde Destek (home support), and Halk Kasabı (public butcher).

Product overview

Atakum Belediyesi operates as a municipality providing a diverse portfolio of civic services and facilities. The main digital product is the İnteraktif Belediye portal, an online service platform enabling citizens to access tax payments, zoning inquiries, building permits, complaint submission, and administrative procedures. Supporting digital services include Kent Haritası (city mapping), E-İmar Durumu (zoning status), Yapı Ruhsat Sistemi (building permits), Çözüm Merkezi (complaint resolution), and Nöbetçi Eczane (pharmacy directory). Social support services include PAYMER (sharing center), Evde Destek (home support for elderly/disadvantaged), Kent Lokantası (affordable restaurant), and Halk Kasabı (public butcher). Cultural facilities include Ata Sahne (arts center), Ataçocuk (child development), Hasan Ali Yücel Gençlik Merkezi (youth center), and Aqua Park (water park). Agricultural initiatives include Ata Tohum (seed preservation). The municipality also provides free WiFi, operates mobile applications, and offers youth arts programs including orchestra and choir.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PAYMER (Paylaşım Merkezi): A sharing center where donated items are distributed to those in need, supporting social solidarity.
• Ataçocuk
• Ata Sahne
• Kent Lokantası
• Evde Destek Hizmeti
• Ata Tohum
• Özgecan Kadın Danışma Merkezi
• Halk Kasabı

Products and services

• İnteraktif Belediye (Interactive Municipality Portal)

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Atatürkçü Düşünce Derneği (ADD) Samsun ŞubesiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2026Joint organization of the 'İlkadım'dan Lozan'a Ata'ya Saygı Koşusu' (Run of Respect from İlkadım to Lausanne) event commemorating the Lausanne Treaty anniversary, with the slogan 'Sporla an, birlikte güçlen' (Unite through sports, grow together).
• Karadeniz Yeni Ufuklar DerneğiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2023Collaboration with the Black Sea New Horizons Association for the Women's Labor Festival, supporting entrepreneurial women in showcasing and marketing their products.
• Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi (OMÜ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtakum Belediyesi collaborates with Ondokuz Mayıs University for cultural and artistic events. The partnership includes joint organization of Piano Festival, concerts, and the Atakum Çocuk ve Gençlik Orkestrası (Children and Youth Orchestra) held at Ata Sahne Sanat Merkezi. University conservatory students participate in municipal cultural programs.
• Atakum Halk Eğitimi MerkezicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organization of vocational training courses, exhibitions like 'Marifetli Kadınlar Sergisi,' and cultural programs for women and community members.
• Atakum Kent Konseyi Kadın MeclisiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for women's empowerment initiatives and the Women's Labor Festival organized by the municipality.
• Türkiye Disleksili Çocuklar VakfıminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for organizing educational and entertaining theater plays for children, including the 'Sağlık Mutfağı Tiyatrosu' (Health Kitchen Theater) performance for promoting healthy eating and conscious living.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Canik Belediyesi: Canik is another district municipality within Samsun Province, offering the same range of municipal services to its residents. Direct comparison due to shared provincial oversight, similar citizen base, and parallel service portfolio including waste management, cultural facilities, and digital e-belediye services.
• Kadıköy Belediyesi: Major İstanbul district municipality excelling in cultural services, citizen engagement, and digital municipal services. Relevant peer for benchmarking cultural programming (art centers, music events) and digital transformation maturity at the district level.
• İlkadım Belediyesi: İlkadım Belediyesi is the central district municipality of Samsun Province, directly comparable to Atakum as a neighboring district providing the same municipal services (tax collection, building permits, waste management, social programs). Jointly organized the 'İlkadım'dan Lozan'a Ata'ya Saygı Koşusu' event with Atakum, indicating operational peer status.
• Keçiören Belediyesi: One of Turkey's largest district municipalities (Ankara), known for extensive social programs including Halk Lokantası, Evde Destek, and cultural facilities. Direct functional peer given parallel municipal service models and social welfare initiatives, though at much larger scale.
• Bornova Belediyesi: District municipality of İzmir with similar scale and a strong social-housing and education program. Comparable in offering culturally-focused municipal services, youth programs, and digital citizen engagement platforms.

Regional players

• Çarşamba Belediyesi: Large district municipality in Samsun Province, comparable to Atakum in population scale and service breadth. Similar municipal functions including tax collection, cultural facilities, and digital services. Another regional peer for service delivery benchmarking.
• Bafra Belediyesi: District municipality in Samsun Province serving a similar Black Sea coastal population. Comparable in service scope (waste, urban planning, social programs) but operates in a different sub-region with its own agricultural economic base. Relevant as a regional municipal peer.

Broad incumbents

• Samsun Büyükşehir Belediyesi: Metropolitan municipality governing Samsun Province, including Atakum. Provides overlapping services (transportation, water, major infrastructure) at a broader scale. Acts as a higher-tier government for Atakum, making it a hierarchical peer rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/atakumbel
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCAtakumBel
• Facebookfacebook.com/atakumbel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/atakum-belediyesi
• Instagraminstagram.com/atakumbel

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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