İzmir Büyükşehir Belediyesi

What İzmir Büyükşehir Belediyesi does

İzmir Büyükşehir Belediyesi (Izmir Metropolitan Municipality) is the elected metropolitan municipal government serving İzmir Province, Turkey's third-largest city with a population of approximately 4.4 million across 30 districts. Established under Metropolitan Municipality Law No. 5216 (2004), the entity delivers a comprehensive range of compulsory public services including potable water and sewage, public transportation, urban planning, healthcare, cultural programming, and social welfare programs. Current mayor is Dr. Cemil Tugay.

Core operational delivery is executed through specialized affiliates: İZSU (water and sewage), ESHOT (one of Turkey's largest municipal bus fleets), İZDENİZ (sea transportation), İZBETON (construction materials), İZKÜLTÜR (cultural services), Egeşehir, İZUM (IT and data center operations), and Eşrefpaşa Hospital. The municipality has invested in a digital backbone comprising a city-wide LoRaWAN IoT network, geographic information systems (GIS), a Big Data analytics platform, and citizen-facing mobile applications including Pako (2024) alongside the ESHOT and İZSU service apps. Recent technology initiatives include the Karbon Haritası (Carbon Map) project with GREEN AI for emissions analytics and a Minibus Route Information System scheduled for 2026.

The entity operates a statutory funding model rather than a commercial revenue model — funding derives from central government allocations, shares of national taxes (notably property and income tax), municipal fees, and income from operating subsidiaries. Strategic emphasis is on digital transformation, environmental sustainability, and integrated cross-subsidiary service delivery across the metropolitan area.

Name

İzmir Büyükşehir Belediyesi

Legal name

İzmir Büyükşehir Belediyesi

Website

https://izmir.bel.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1867

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

İzmir Büyükşehir Belediyesi is the metropolitan municipal government of İzmir, Turkey, delivering water, public transit, healthcare, urban planning, and digital services to approximately 4.4 million residents across 30 districts through specialized operating subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal/Public Administration Services

NAICS

Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems (485113), Urban Transit Systems (4851), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Transportation, Parking & Mobility Administration (BPAIACAM), Municipal/City Public Bus Operators (THAIAEAA), Urban Rail Transit Authorities & Public Transport Agencies (THAIABAD), City/Municipal Public Health Departments (HLAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Municipal public services
• Public transportation
• Urban transformation
• Smart city platforms
• Social welfare programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Konak

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels16 records

Core offering

İzmir Büyükşehir Belediyesi is the metropolitan municipal government providing comprehensive urban services to approximately 4.5 million residents across 30 districts of İzmir province, Turkey. Core offerings include public transportation via ESHOT bus fleet (over 1,700 buses on 471 routes), water and sewage services through İZSU, healthcare through Eşrefpaşa Hospital, urban transformation programs, social welfare assistance, cultural and sports programming, environmental management, and digital government services through mobile applications, GIS platforms, and online portals.

Product overview

İzmir Büyükşehir Belediyesi operates a multi-platform digital ecosystem delivering citizen services across transportation, urban management, public safety, healthcare, employment, culture, and social services. The core infrastructure consists of Geographic Information Systems (Kent Rehberi, Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemi, YERBİS) and information management platforms (E-İşlem Merkezi, AYBİS, Mezarlık Bilgi Sistemi) providing centralized access to municipal data. Connectivity is served through İzmirNet/WizmirNET (fiber optic network and public Wi-Fi) and Sayısal Trunk Telsiz Sistemi (digital radio communications). Citizen-facing digital services include mobile applications (Acil İzmir, Bizİzmir, Pako, Eşrefpaşa) and platforms (Kariyerimiz for employment, Açık Veri Portalı for open data, Büyük Veri for analytics). Smart city initiatives include LoRaWAN, IoT lighting control, and Karbon Haritası/GREEN AI. Accessibility services are provided through Engelsiz Çeviri. Cultural platforms include İzmir Sinema Ofisi and İzmir Akdeniz Bienali.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bizİzmir: Digital platform for citizens to access municipal services and information
• İzmirim Kart
• Meslek Fabrikası
• Mor Baret - İnşaatta Kadın Gücü Programı
• İzmir Akademi

Products and services

• Kent Rehberi (City Guide) 2D city guide application providing real-time geographic data including addresses, property information, transportation, zoning plans, orthophoto imagery, and important location markers for İzmir.
• AYBİS (Altyapı Bilgi Sistemi - Infrastructure Information System) Infrastructure Information System providing centralized access to municipal infrastructure data for operations and planning.
• E-İşlem Merkezi (E-Services Center) Electronic transaction center enabling citizens to make payments, submit advertisement declarations, request fire safety reports, access cemetery information system, and infrastructure information system.
• Mezarlık Bilgi Sistemi (Cemetery Information System) Cemetery Information System allowing citizens to query burial information, view cemetery maps, locate graves, and obtain printed location reports for graves across 82 cemetery areas.
• İzmirNet ve WizmirNET (Municipal Fiber and Public Wi-Fi) Municipal fiber optic network (500 km) providing 1-10 Gbps connectivity between municipal units, and free public Wi-Fi service across 442 locations including 30 district parks, 7 docks, 24 metro stations, 36 tram stops, 79 villages, 18 transfer centers, and 22.5 km of coastal areas.
• Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemi (Geographic Information System) Geographic Information System providing real-time geographic data visualization and query capabilities for municipal operations and planning.
• YERBİS (İzmir Yer Bilgi Sistemleri - Land Information System) İzmir Land Information System collecting and analyzing soil survey data across the city on a GIS-based data platform.
• Sayısal Trunk Telsiz Sistemi (Digital Trunked Radio System) Digital trunked radio communication system serving public safety and emergency response agencies with 26 base stations covering metropolitan, suburban, rural areas, and emergency response jurisdictions.
• Acil Durum Butonu (Emergency Panic Button) Panic alarm security stations installed in public areas (parks, squares, tourist areas, hospitals, stations, metro/bus stops, parking) enabling two-way communication with security units through cameras and audio systems.
• Engelsiz Çeviri (Accessibility Platform) Accessibility platform providing sign language interpretation and text customization options (font size, spacing, contrast, screen reader speed) for hearing-impaired citizens to access municipal news and cultural content.
• İzmir Akademi (Training Platform) Open educational platform offering various training programs and professional courses for all citizens.
• Acil İzmir (Emergency Mobile Application) Mobile application designed to help locate citizens trapped in debris during earthquakes, enabling rapid emergency response.
• Bizİzmir (Digital Citizen Platform) Digital engagement platform enabling İzmir residents to share opinions on city and municipal services, serving as a community feedback and participation portal.
• Pako Mobil Uygulaması (Animal Welfare Mobile App) Mobile application for animal welfare enabling mobile neutering requests, health status tracking, food donations, burial service requests, ambulance services, and pet adoption announcements.
• Eşrefpaşa Mobil Uygulaması (Hospital Mobile App) Mobile application for Eşrefpaşa Hospital enabling citizens to view prescriptions, test results, appointments, pharmacy schedules, and access e-appointments for online doctor consultations.
• Kariyerimiz Portalı (Career Platform) Employment platform connecting job seekers and employers, offering free job posting, application management, and access to vocational training through collaboration with professional chambers and labor agencies.
• Açık Veri Portalı (Open Data Portal) Open data platform publishing municipal datasets to ensure democratic participation, increase institutional transparency and accountability, and foster economic development.
• Büyük Veri (Big Data Platform) Big data platform for municipal management, focusing on data quality improvement, storage, analytical techniques (statistical analysis, data mining, machine learning), visualization, and decision-making processes.
• ESHOT Public Transportation Public bus transportation service operating over 1,700 buses on 471 routes, plus minibus network covering 400+ routes across 30 districts of İzmir province, serving hundreds of thousands of residents daily.
• Eşrefpaşa Hospital Healthcare Services Municipal hospital providing healthcare services including prescriptions, lab tests, appointments, pharmacy services, and online doctor consultations through Eşrefpaşa Mobil Uygulaması.
• İzmir Natural Life Park 425,000 square meter natural life park housing approximately 1,800 animals from 130 species, operating as a municipal zoo and wildlife facility.
• Balçova Teleferik (Cable Car) Balçova Cable Car facility with 810-meter line length and 1,200 passengers/hour transportation capacity, renovated to European Union standards in 2015.
• Buca Sosyal Yaşam Kampüsü (Social Life Campus) Turkey's first comprehensive social services complex covering 65,000 m² including nursing home (huzurevi), soup kitchen, sports facilities, and youth centers. Opened in April 2016.
• İzmir Sinema Ofisi (Film Office) Film production support service providing coordination, location scouting, permit facilitation, and logistics support for film and audiovisual productions in İzmir.
• Minibüs Güzergah Bilgi Sistemi (Minibus Route Information System) Web-based service providing route and fare information for approximately 400 minibus lines across 30 districts.
• Akıllı İhbar Sistemi (Smart Reporting System) Smart notification system enabling citizens to report municipal service issues for improved urban management.
• LoRaWAN IoT Smart Infrastructure LoRaWAN-based smart infrastructure monitoring system for collecting and analyzing urban data across the city.
• Kitap İstasyonu (Book Station) Book donation and sharing point accepting book donations to distribute to schools, correctional facilities, disadvantaged readers, and individuals with limited access to books.

Quantifiable outcome

• 727,587 tons of material removed from stream beds over 2.5 years for environmental cleanup
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature18 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Manisa Büyükşehir Belediyesi (Manisa Metropolitan Municipality)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Gördes Barajı (Gördes Dam) cooperation project between Izmir and Manisa Metropolitan Municipalities. The protocol aims to create approximately 2,000 decares of forest around the dam area in phases, protect water resources, prevent erosion, increase biodiversity, and support local producers through beekeeping. First phase involves planting 580 decares with 411,000 plants of 34 different species including lavender, thyme, sage, linden, acacia, maritime pine, and stone pine. Project to continue until 2029.
• Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi (Dokuz Eylül University)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership protocol for 'Mor Baret-İnşaatta Kadın Gücü Programı' (Purple Helmet - Women Power in Construction Program) through Egeşehir AŞ. 12 young women students from university's Construction Technologies and Geotechnical departments receive 6 months of education, mentorship, and field experience at Menemen Housing Project and Çiğli Egeşehir Laboratory. Program aims to increase women's participation in male-dominated construction sector.
• İZSU Genel Müdürlüğü (IZSU General Directorate)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Water and Sewerage Administration operating under Izmir Metropolitan Municipality responsible for water supply, sewage systems, and environmental protection services including stream cleaning and water resource management.
• ESHOT Genel Müdürlüğü (ESHOT General Directorate)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Public bus transportation authority operating over 1,700 buses on 471 routes serving hundreds of thousands of Izmir residents daily. Provides metropolitan public transportation services across all 30 districts.
• Ege Belediyeler Birliği (Aegean Municipalities Union)minorOthersRegional union of municipalities in the Aegean region for collaborative governance and shared services.
• İzmir Vakfı (Izmir Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting Izmir's development through various projects including Sinema İzmir (Izmir Cinema) project. Manages Izmir Cinema Office as coordination point for film productions and visual content creation in the city.
• Birleşmiş Milletler Nüfus Fonu Türkiye (UNFPA Turkey)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Nations Population Fund partnership for climate change and sustainable development initiatives. UNFPA Turkey Representative participated in COP İnegöl Climate Change Local Parties Conference hosted by Turkey Healthy Cities Association.
• Kardeş Kentler (Sister Cities)minorOthersInternational sister city relationships for cultural exchange and municipal cooperation.
• İZBETON A.Ş.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal construction company undertaking urban transformation and infrastructure projects. Operates as contractor for housing construction in urban renewal areas when private sector bids are not received.
• Egeşehir Yapı Planlama Müşavirlik ve Teknoloji A.Ş.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal subsidiary company (Egeşehir AŞ) providing construction planning, consulting, and technology services. Manages construction projects and innovative programs like 'Mor Baret' for women's employment in construction sector.
• Türk Kızılay (Turkish Red Crescent)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in disaster management through TAMP (Turkey Disaster Response Plan) framework for coordinated emergency nutrition and relief services during disasters.

Scale indicators35 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bursa Büyükşehir Belediyesi: Fourth-largest Turkish metropolitan municipality with comparable transit (BURULAŞ), water (BUSKİ), and urban transformation operations. Operates under the same Law No. 5216 metropolitan-municipality framework as İzmir, with similar subsidiary structure.
• Ankara Büyükşehir Belediyesi: Capital city's metropolitan municipality operating under identical Turkish metropolitan-municipality law, providing bus transit (EGO), water (ASKİ), hospitals, urban transformation, and digital services to ~5.7M residents. Directly comparable in scope and regulatory framework to İzmir.
• İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi: Turkey's largest metropolitan municipality, operating an even broader set of municipal services (transport via Metro İstanbul, water, social services, smart-city platforms) under the same Law No. 5216 metropolitan-municipality framework. The closest comparable in scale, legal structure, and service mandate.
• Kocaeli Büyükşehir Belediyesi: Industrial-region metropolitan municipality adjacent to İstanbul, operating transit, water (İSU), and industrial-area support functions. Comparable in scale and legal structure, with a stronger industrial-revenue tilt.
• Antalya Büyükşehir Belediyesi: Mediterranean-coast metropolitan municipality providing similar transportation, water, social services, and tourism-oriented cultural programs under the same Turkish legal framework. Comparable in service breadth but tourism-weighted revenue mix.

Broad incumbents

• Helsinki City Group (Helsingin kaupunki): Nordic metropolitan municipality operating integrated transit (HSL), social/health services, and open-data platforms with strong digital-government benchmarks. Comparable as a model for combining social welfare, transit, and digital services at metropolitan scale.
• Barcelona City Council (Ajuntament de Barcelona): European city government widely cited for digital-services innovation (CityOS-style platforms, open-data, superblocks, citizen-services apps). Comparable as a metropolitan-municipality model with mature smart-city programs relevant to İzmir's digital-transformation trajectory.

Emerging players

• Singapore GovTech / Smart Nation Group: Government-technology agency delivering national-scale smart-city platforms (MyInfo, sensor networks, digital twin). Not a peer municipality, but the most-cited reference architecture for integrated municipal digital platforms — relevant benchmark for İzmir's digital-transformation and open-data strategy.

Others

• İZSU (İzmir Su ve Kanalizasyon İdaresi): İzmir's wholly-owned water and sewerage administration (subsidiary of the subject municipality itself). Functionally comparable to peer water utilities such as İSKİ (İstanbul) and ASKİ (Ankara) — included to illustrate the municipal-water-utility peer group.
• Metro İstanbul A.Ş. Wholly-owned rail-transit operator of İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality, operating metro, tram, and funicular lines. Comparable to ESHOT/İZUM as a municipal transit subsidiary, though rail-only and at larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/izmirbld
• Facebookfacebook.com/izmirbuyuksehirbel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/İzmir-Büyükşehir-Belediyesi
• Instagraminstagram.com/izmirbuyuksehirbelediyesi

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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