T.C.Kestel Belediyesi Afet Yönetim Merkezi

What T.C.Kestel Belediyesi Afet Yönetim Merkezi does

T.C. Kestel Belediyesi (Kestel Municipality) is the local government administrative body for Kestel district in Bursa Province, Marmara Region, Turkey. Kestel was established as a district in 1989, and the current administration is led by Mayor Ferhat Erol, who was elected in 2019. The municipality serves a resident population of approximately 76,659 and operates a lean staff of 23 employees from its headquarters at Kale Mah. Cuma Cad. No:1, with an auxiliary service building nearby. Its remit covers the full scope of Turkish district-level municipal responsibilities: urban planning, infrastructure maintenance, environmental services, social assistance, cultural programming, sports, education support, and disaster management coordination with AFAD.

The municipality's core technology is a digital municipal services ecosystem built around the E-Belediye portal (ulakbel.kestel.bel.tr) and the e-imar zoning inquiry system, which together handle online applications for property valuation, inspector appointments, work completion certificates, addressing/nummering, business licenses, zoning permits, drilling applications, and soil study reports. Supporting channels include a call center (0224 372 10 01), WhatsApp hotline, official website (kestel.bel.tr), and a Facebook page. The product portfolio extends beyond digital services to include the Sahiplen social support platform, subsidized student transportation (Ulaşım Bizden Başarı Sizden), free patient transport ambulance services, the municipal library, and recurring community programs such as Summer Sports Schools (15 sports branches across 4 facilities), the 'Yüzme Bilmeyen Kalmasın' swimming program, robotics coding courses, and the 525th-edition Kozluören Oil Wrestling event. The municipality maintains 100 parks, 65 facilities, 502,151 m² of green space, and 5.8 million units of asphalt coverage across the district.

Revenue is generated primarily through statutory taxation: property tax (Emlak Vergisi), advertising and billboard tax (İlan Reklam Vergisi), environmental cleanup tax (Çevre Temizlik Vergisi), and supplementary service fees. The operating model is direct-to-consumer, delivering public services to residents through physical municipal offices, digital self-serve portals, and on-site service delivery. The municipality coordinates with national-level partners including AFAD, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Bursa Metropolitan Municipality, and the Kestel District National Education Directorate, and is integrated with the national e-Devlet platform and CIMER presidential communication center. As a public administrative entity, Kestel Belediyesi is not a commercial enterprise, and revenue, funding, and ownership metrics follow municipal governance conventions rather than private-market reporting.

Name

T.C.Kestel Belediyesi Afet Yönetim Merkezi

Legal name

T.C. Kestel Belediyesi

Website

https://kestel.bel.tr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

T.C. Kestel Belediyesi is the local government authority for Kestel district in Bursa, Turkey, serving 76,659 residents through digital municipal portals, infrastructure, social services, youth programs, and disaster management coordination with national authorities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government and Municipal Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIAGAE

Emergency Management & Disaster Response (EOC, Civil Defense)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Law Enforcement & Public Safety (Police, Fire, EMS)

SECONDARYBPAIACAL

Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIAAAI

Emergency Management & National Resilience (Civil Protection)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Central/Federal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPABANAI

Natural Disaster Preparedness & Recovery (Storm/Flood/Wildfire)

Business & Public Services/Facilities Management & Building Services/Emergency Preparedness and Response Services

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Disaster management
• Local public administration
• Zoning and urban planning
• Community civic services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kestel

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): Annual property tax collection from residents based on property values
2. Advertising and Billboard Tax (İlan Reklam Vergisi): Tax revenue from advertising and billboard placements within the municipality
3. Environmental Cleanup Tax (Çevre Temizlik Vergisi): Municipal service fees for environmental sanitation services
4. Service Fees: Various municipal service fees including hall reservations, transportation subsidies for students, and other civic services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kestel Belediyesi delivers local government services to district residents, including tax collection (property, advertising, environmental), digital municipal applications (E-Belediye, E-İMAR, hall reservations, permits), infrastructure maintenance (roads, parks, green spaces), social services (student transport subsidies, free patient transport, social assistance), community programs (sports schools, library, cultural events), and disaster/emergency management coordination with AFAD. The disaster management center specifically coordinates emergency preparedness and response with the national Disaster and Emergency Management Authority.

Product overview

T.C. Kestel Belediyesi (Kestel Municipality) operates a digital municipal services ecosystem centered around its E-Belediye (E-Municipality) portal. The core platform consists of integrated online services including E-İMAR for zoning inquiries, Salon Tahsis for facility reservations, and a comprehensive E-Portal system offering various municipal applications. Supporting services include the Ulaşım Bizden Başarı Sizden transportation subsidy program for students, free patient transport ambulance services, and the Sahiplen social support platform. The municipality also provides community programs such as Yaz Spor Okulları (Summer Sports Schools) with 15 sports branches, library services, and cultural events like Karne Şenliği. All services are accessible through web-based portals hosted at kestel.bel.tr and ulakbel.kestel.bel.tr.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• E-Belediye (E-Municipality Services) Online municipality services portal providing citizens access to property tax payments, debt inquiries, registry records, and various municipal transactions through the government's live payment system.
• E-İMAR (Zoning Status Inquiry) Online zoning status inquiry system allowing citizens to check property zoning information and planning status.
• Salon Tahsis (Hall Reservation) Online hall reservation system for municipal facilities including sports halls and event spaces.
• Ulaşım Bizden Başarı Sizden (Student Transportation Program) Subsidized transportation service for high school and university students, providing affordable commute options.
• E-Portal Online Applications Collection of online municipal applications including valuation requests, inspector appointments, work completion certificates, addressing applications, business license applications, and zoning permit submissions.
• Ücretsiz Hasta Nakil Ambulansı (Free Patient Transport Ambulance) Free ambulance service for elderly, disabled, and chronic patients requiring transportation to healthcare facilities.
• Yaz Spor Okulları (Summer Sports Schools) Free and paid sports education programs for children and youth offering 15 different sports branches including basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, swimming, and traditional Turkish archery.
• Kütüphane (Library Services) Municipal library services providing access to books and educational resources.
• Sahiplen Platform (Social Support Platform) Social support and sponsorship platform for community assistance programs.
• Kent Rehberi (City Guide) Digital city guide providing information about local businesses and services in Kestel district.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000 tons of asphalt paving planned across district
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AFAD (Afet ve Acil Durum Yönetimi Başkanlığı)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFAD is Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority. Kestel Municipality coordinates with AFAD for emergency response and maintains information about AFAD emergency assembly areas on its website for citizen preparedness.
• Ministry of Interior (İçişleri Bakanlığı)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTurkish Ministry of Interior oversees municipal governance and disaster management coordination. The municipality links to the Ministry website as part of its official resources.
• Bursa Metropolitan Municipality (Bursa Büyükşehir Belediyesi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBursa Metropolitan Municipality is the upper-tier municipal authority. Kestel zoning plans require approval from Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Council. Collaborative relationship on metropolitan-level projects and infrastructure.
• Ministry of Youth and Sports (Gençlik ve Spor Bakanlığı)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the 'No One Should Be Left Without Swimming' project, implementing government-sponsored swimming education programs for children.
• Kestel District National Education Directorate (Kestel İlçe Milli Eğitim Müdürlüğü)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on school sports competitions and educational programs. Jointly organizes district-level school sports championships with Kestel Municipality.
• Kestel District Youth and Sports Directorate (Kestel Gençlik ve Spor İlçe Müdürlüğü)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organization of sports events and programs including school sports championships and youth development initiatives.
• Traditional Oil Wrestling Federation of Turkey (Türkiye Geleneksel Güreşler Federasyonu)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTGGF registered athletes and referees participate in the traditional Kozluören Oil Wrestling events organized by Kestel Municipality.
• e-Government (e-Devlet)coreOthersTurkish e-Government gateway platform enabling citizens to access various government services digitally. Municipality integrates with this national platform.
• CIMER (Cumhurbaşkanlığı İletişim Merkezi)coreOthersPresidential communication center for citizen petitions and complaints. Municipality links to this platform as part of official communication channels.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bursa Büyükşehir Belediyesi (Bursa Metropolitan Municipality): The upper-tier metropolitan authority that has approval authority over Kestel's zoning plans and oversees district-level municipal operations across all of Bursa Province. Directly comparable as a Turkish municipal government providing the same core service categories (infrastructure, emergency coordination, social services) at a larger geographic scale.
• AFAD (Afet ve Acil Durum Yönetimi Başkanlığı): Turkey's national Disaster and Emergency Management Authority, with which Kestel Municipality coordinates directly for emergency response. Comparable as a higher-tier counterpart performing overlapping disaster preparedness, emergency planning, and incident management functions across a national scope.

Direct peers

• Osmangazi Belediyesi (Osmangazi Municipality): Another Bursa district municipality operating under the same Bursa Metropolitan umbrella as Kestel. Directly comparable in mandate, service portfolio, and governance structure, though larger in population scale — providing a useful benchmark for service delivery models.
• Gemlik Belediyesi (Gemlik Municipality): A Bursa district municipality serving a similar population scale in the same province. Comparable as a peer municipal entity delivering parallel service portfolios including e-municipality services, infrastructure maintenance, and community programming under shared metropolitan oversight.
• İnegöl Belediyesi (İnegöl Municipality): A Bursa district municipality of similar scale to Kestel. Comparable as a peer Turkish district municipality delivering the same categories of municipal services (infrastructure, social programs, emergency management coordination) under the same Bursa Metropolitan governance umbrella.
• Yıldırım Belediyesi (Yıldırım Municipality): A Bursa district municipality sharing the same regulatory environment, AFAD coordination structure, and service delivery requirements as Kestel. Directly comparable in disaster management function, e-municipality platform deployment, and community program offerings.
• Nilüfer Belediyesi (Nilüfer Municipality): A neighboring Bursa district municipality of comparable scale and structure. Directly comparable as a Turkish district-level municipal government delivering the same portfolio of services (e-belediye, infrastructure, social programs, sports schools) to a similar population base within the Bursa metropolitan area.

Others

• Türk Kızılayı (Turkish Red Crescent): Turkey's principal humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization, with which Kestel Mayor Ferhat Erol holds a board role. Comparable as a partner in emergency response, social assistance, and community welfare delivery rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kestelbelediye
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/t.c.kestel-belediyesi-afet-y%C3%B6netim-merkezi

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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