Bafra Belediyesi

What Bafra Belediyesi does

Bafra Belediyesi is the municipal government of Bafra district in Samsun Province, Türkiye, operating under Turkish Municipal Law No. 5393 and led by Mayor Hamit Kılıç. It serves approximately 150,000+ residents with the full statutory mandate of local governance: infrastructure, urban planning, waste management, building permits, zoning administration, social welfare, cultural programs, public transportation, environmental protection, and civil registry. The municipality delivers services through in-person directorates (Fen İşleri, Emlak ve İstimlak, Yapı Kontrol, Temizlik İşleri, etc.), a call center (444 55 69), a digital service portal ecosystem (KEOS for building permits, zoning inquiry, city guide; CBS geographic information system; Çözüm Masası for citizen complaints; and integration with canli.belediye.gov.tr for tax payments), and a digital newsletter (bafrabulten.com).

Core products combine digital and physical infrastructure. The digital layer consists of the KEOS platform and supporting e-Belediye modules providing self-service access to permits, zoning, and tax payment. The physical layer comprises facilities such as Millet Bahçesi (public park), Millet Lokantası (public restaurant), the Çocuk Trafik Eğitim Parkı (Children's Traffic Education Park serving ~200 children daily), the Ali Kale Tourist Facility Swimming Pool, and the new association building for autistic children. Infrastructure projects include a completed 0.999 MWm solar energy plant (Sürdürülebilir Şehirler Projesi II) and a planned wind energy plant with electricity storage in the Akalan Şehrinkaya and Sarpın mahalles areas. The municipality also oversees a Class 1 Waste Collection Center (completed 2023), a modernized covered marketplace, and an urban transformation project for a medium-sized industrial site.

Revenue mechanics are typical of Turkish municipalities: recurring local taxes (property, environmental cleanup), one-off fees for building permits and zoning certifications, recurring rental income from leased municipal properties/market stalls/ATMs, lease fees for waste collection rights, and asset disposal revenue through public tenders under Law 2886. A wholly-owned subsidiary, Kadim Bafra İnşaat Organizasyon Turizm Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., operates as a municipal company handling construction, tourism, and commercial activities — including a Group II-A limestone quarry (License No. 91974) with 1,500,000 tons of reserves offered via tender at ~141,750,000 TL + VAT over 36 months. Pricing is non-negotiable and set annually by Turkish Municipal Law; tenders (ihaleler) determine asset/rental rates. No external APIs, SDKs, or developer integrations are documented.

Name

Bafra Belediyesi

Legal name

T.C. Bafra Belediye Başkanlığı

Website

https://bafra.bel.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bafra Belediyesi is the municipal government of Bafra district, Samsun Province, Türkiye, serving ~150,000+ residents with statutory civic services including infrastructure, waste management, building permits, zoning, and social programs, delivered via in-person directorates, the KEOS digital platform, and renewable energy projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Executive and Legislative Offices, Combined (92114)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Planning, Zoning, Permitting & Code Enforcement (BPAIACAE), Solid Waste & Recycling Services Administration (BPAIACAH)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public administration
• Waste management services
• Urban infrastructure
• Building permit services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bafra

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Local Taxes and Fees: Bafra Belediyesi generates revenue through local government taxes and fees including property taxes, environmental cleanup taxes, and various municipal service fees levied on citizens and businesses within its jurisdiction.
2. Property Rental Income: The municipality leases commercial properties, market stalls, ATMs, taxi stands, and land parcels to private parties via public tender (ihaleler), generating recurring rental income.
3. Building and Land Permit Fees: Revenue from issuing construction permits, zoning certifications, and related urban planning administrative services.
4. Raw Material Sales (Mining): Kadim Bafra A.Ş. sells unprocessed limestone from a Group II-A limestone quarry (License No. 91974, ER:3519975) located in Esençay Mahallesi. Estimated quantity of 1,500,000 tons at a base price of 141,750,000 TL + VAT over 36 months.
5. Asset Sales (Real Estate and Vehicles): Sale of surplus real estate (land, buildings, fields) and decommissioned vehicles through public tenders under Law 2886.
6. Waste Management Services: Leasing of waste collection and sorting rights for packaging waste and textile waste within the municipality's jurisdiction for 3-year periods (36 months).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bafra Belediyesi is the municipal government of Bafra district in Samsun Province, Turkey, delivering statutory civic services to local residents. Its offerings span waste management, infrastructure maintenance, building permits and zoning administration, social assistance, cultural programs, urban renewal, public parks and restaurants, renewable energy projects, and digital e-government services delivered through the KEOS platform, CBS geographic information system, and Çözüm Masası citizen request portal.

Product overview

Bafra Belediyesi is a Turkish municipality offering a range of public services through both physical facilities and digital platforms. The municipality operates KEOS (Kent Bilgi Sistemi), an integrated e-services platform providing building permits, zoning information, and city guide services. The e-municipality system includes online tax payment, geographic information system (CBS), and a solution desk for citizen complaints. Physical services include Millet Bahçesi (public park), Millet Lokantası (public restaurant), free summer sports schools, and annual programs like the Sünnet Şöleni (circumcision ceremony). Infrastructure projects include a 0.999 MW solar energy plant, modern marketplace, and various urban development initiatives. The municipality organizes the annual Kapıkaya Fest international festival and provides community services through its digital platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KEOS (Kent Bilgi Sistemi)
• CBS (Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemi)
• Çözüm Masası
• Online Vergi Ödeme (E-Belediye Tax Payment)
• Millet Bahçesi (People's Garden)
• Millet Lokantası (People's Restaurant)
• Çocuk Trafik Eğitim Parkı
• Güneş Enerjisi Santrali (GES)
• Kapıkaya Fest (Uluslararası Kapıkaya Doğa Sporları ve Kültür Festivali)
• Ücretsiz Yaz Spor Okulları
• Geleneksel Sünnet Şöleni
• Pazaryeri Modernizasyonu (Marketplace Modernization)
• Bafra E-Bülten
• Ali Kale Turistik Tesisleri Yüzme Havuzu
• Otizmlilere Yeni Dernek Binası

Quantifiable outcome

• Daily usage of Children's Traffic Training Park by 200 children

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kadim Bafra İnşaat Organizasyon Turizm Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.coreOthers · 1 January 2025Kadim Bafra A.Ş. is a closely associated municipal company (belediye şirketi) that operates the Bafra limestone quarry and conducts construction, organization, tourism, and industrial activities on behalf of or in coordination with Bafra Belediyesi. The company advertises and manages mineral sales tenders independently.
• İŞKUR (Türkiye İş Kurumu)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBafra Belediyesi collaborates with İŞKUR (Turkish Employment Agency) under the 'İşbaşı Eğitim Projesi' (On-the-Job Training Project). Through this partnership, the municipality hires temporary cleaning staff for 3-month periods, with İŞKUR facilitating the placement process.
• Samsun Valiliği and Samsun Çevre ve Şehircilik İl MüdürlüğüminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBafra Belediyesi works with the Samsun Provincial Directorate of Environment and Urbanization (Samsun Çevre ve Şehircilik İl Müdürlüğü) on various urban development and environmental projects, including the Sürdürülebilir Şehirler Projesi (Sustainable Cities Project).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Çankaya Belediyesi: Large Ankara district municipality with a mature E-Belediye platform and similar service scope (permits, zoning, social services, cultural events). Comparable in delivering citizen-facing digital services at district scale, though with a much larger population.
• Keçiören Belediyesi: Ankara district municipality of similar scale and mandate, with active social facilities, cultural events, and urban renewal programs. Comparable scope of municipal responsibilities and citizen services.
• Yenimahalle Belediyesi: Ankara district municipality operating parallel citizen services, parks, sports facilities, and digital channels. Comparable in operating integrated municipal e-services and community facilities.
• Kadıköy Belediyesi: Istanbul district municipality known for strong digital citizen services, sustainability initiatives, and active community programming. Directly comparable as a district municipality investing in citizen engagement platforms and cultural events.
• Bornova Belediyesi: İzmir district municipality with parallel urban transformation, social facility, and renewable energy projects. Comparable in operating a mixed portfolio of infrastructure, social services, and municipal digital channels.
• Osmangazi Belediyesi: Bursa central district municipality combining historical asset management, urban transformation, and active digital services. Comparable in blending heritage, infrastructure, and e-municipality delivery.
• Altındağ Belediyesi: Ankara district municipality with significant urban transformation, social housing, and cultural programming. Comparable service mandate and project portfolio depth.

Regional players

• Çarşamba Belediyesi: Neighbouring Samsun district municipality with similar Black Sea plain agricultural base and demographics. Closest geographic peer for benchmarking citizen services, agricultural-area tax base, and tourism programming.
• Samsun Büyükşehir Belediyesi: Metropolitan municipality governing the same province as Bafra. Operates overlapping public-works, transportation, and cultural mandates but at provincial scale, making it both a coordinator and a competitor for Bafra's investment and tourism agenda.

Broad incumbents

• Türkiye Belediyeler Birliği: National Union of Municipalities of Turkey, providing policy coordination, training, and shared services to all Turkish municipalities including Bafra. Relevant as an ecosystem-level incumbent that shapes funding, regulation, and inter-municipal best practice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bafra-belediyesi

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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