Gebze is the link between the state of Kocaeli, to which it belongs, and the state of Istanbul, which is adjacent to its Asian side. Because of the intensity of communication between the states of Kocaeli and Istanbul, some people hardly distinguish between the Gebze region in Turkey, whether it belongs to this state or that.

Because of the importance of this area and the many investment opportunities in it, and its industrial and vital role, we at Fanar Realty would like to shed light on it and introduce you to its most important details, hoping that this article will be enriching for you in terms of definition and encouraging those who wish to settle or invest in

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What do you know about the Gebze region in Turkey?

Gebze district in Turkey is one of the most important neighborhoods of the Turkish state of Kocaeli, as it is characterized by its strategic location near Istanbul, specifically the Osman Gazi Pasha Bridge, the "distinguished commercial road", and its industrial and vital importance to the entire region, as well as its strong infrastructure. 

Gebze is located 65 km southeast of Istanbul, overlooking the Gulf of Izmit on the eastern shore of the Marmara Sea. 

The population of Gebze is estimated at about 350 thousand people, in addition to the thousands of foreigners who chose to live in it, looking for its unique features, which we will discuss in detail in the coming paragraphs.

The importance of the Gebze economic zone

  • The Gebze region's share of Kocaeli's national income exceeds "a third", due to its strong infrastructure, especially in industrial terms, which made the region at the forefront of vital areas not only at the Kocaeli level but also at the level of all Turkish states.

  • Its strategic location has helped raise the importance of the Gebze district in Turkey, as its proximity to Istanbul is an encouraging reason for transforming the region into a major commercial shipping center in Turkey.

  • The agricultural sector also represents one of the distinguished economic activities in the Gebze region, especially with the increase in urban transformation projects in Istanbul, which made the interest in the Istanbul countryside mostly directed to the Gebze region because of its nature conducive to agricultural investments, as well as its proximity to Istanbul was a very encouraging factor for the development of this aspect important economic.

We will talk in detail about the most important aspects in which Gebze excelled in Turkey:

 

Industry in Gebze, Turkey

Turkish factories of various specializations are spread along the road between Istanbul and Izmit, which passes from the Gebze region in Turkey, and the most important industrial specializations active in this region:

  • metal industries

  • glass industries

  • clothing and textiles

  • plastic industries

  • Auto parts industry

 

Gebze region offers a lot of diversified industrial products based on two important criteria: excellent quality, and encouraging prices, and the industrial sector in Gebze has achieved excellent profit returns during the past few years.

 

Agriculture in Gebze, Turkey

The rapid development of industrial activities in Gebze did not affect the distinguished agricultural activities there, and the area is still closer to the countryside, and the following crops are active in it:

  • Wheat

  • oats

  • Sunflower

  • Vegetables and fruits of all kinds

The agricultural activity in the Gebze region in Turkey includes areas other than direct agriculture and harvesting of crops, such as chicken farms, sheep, and cows, where interest in this aspect has increased dramatically and the introduction of many modern methods of livestock raising and taking care of them, which has achieved a lot of profits.

 

Average per capita income in Gebze

The average monthly salary of workers in Turkey is between 3,500 and 3,800 TL, with the lowest wages in Turkey being approximately 2,400 TL. 

 

While in the Gebze region in Turkey, the average monthly income for a worker ranges between 4000 and 4500 liras per month, and the minimum wages start from approximately 2800 TL, and the per capita income in Gebze is classified as one of the highest salaries received by workers in Turkey.

This is due to the presence of many large facilities and factories, and the main centers of many industrial brands, which imposes greater interest in terms of the worker's monthly salary.

 

Tourism in the Gebze region in Turkey

Although tourism in Gebze falls within the scope of the economic importance of this region, we liked to talk about it independently because talking about the tourism activity in it is more than a sub-paragraph in any article that talks about the importance of Gebze. 

Here are some of the most important tourist attractions in Gebze:

 

Faruk Yalçın Zoo

  • It is considered one of the most important tourist facilities in the Gebze area, and it includes more than 3000 animals of about 250 species, of which species are endangered. The park was a safe reserve for these animals.

  • The garden also includes more than 8000 plants of about 400 different species, giving the garden a unique landscape.

  • Garden opening hours: daily from 00 am to 4.30 pm

  • Garden entry fee for adults: 20 TL

  • Garden entry fee for children: 15 TL

 

Choban Mustafa Pasha Mosque

It is one of the ancient mosques of Turkey, which bears a distinctive archaeological character, and is also characterized by its amazing Ottoman architectural design. It was established in 1523 AD, and despite the relatively small area of ​​the mosque, it has an important historical position, as it is named in honor of one of the greatest military leaders in the Ottoman Empire. Goban Mustafa Pasha, who passed away in the Gebze region in Turkey on his way to the siege of Vienna in 1929 AD, was buried next to the mosque that later bore his name.

 

The house of the painter Othman Hamdi

It is one of the important museums and distinctive tourist attractions in the Gebze area. It has a distinctive location next to the sea, and an engineering design that carries the meanings of sophistication and brilliant architecture, as well as its distinctive interior decoration. 

Inside the house are many works of art made by the Ottoman painter Othman Hamdi, including superb paintings, in addition to a number of wax statues.

EskiHisar Park

It is also called the Adventure Park, and it is a wonderfully prepared garden for family outings by the sea. It has places for adults to sit and rest, and places for children and their games. Its importance is increased by the variety of games and entertaining activities, in addition to its proximity to EskiHisar Castle.

Gebze Infrastructure

In addition to our talk about the industrial infrastructure of the Gebze region in Turkey, and its tourist status, the talk about the infrastructure in this region takes a broader turn when we talk about services: 

 

Gebze Technical University 

Gebze University in Turkey is one of the latest Turkish universities specialized in technical fields and scientific research, It was established in 1994, and bore its current name "Gebze Technical University" in 2014. 

 

The university includes four technical colleges, comprising 18 academic departments, and provides 50 scientific programs for postgraduate studies "Master and Ph.D." in addition to nine educational institutes affiliated with the university. 

Gebze University has a capacity of more than 3,700 undergraduate students, and about 4,600 students at the master and doctoral levels.

 

Medical Park Hospital in Gebze

The Medical Park Hospital in Gebze covers an area of about 17,000 square meters, with a capacity of 118 medical beds, of which about 50 beds are designated for intensive care rooms. It is part of the "Medical Park" hospital chain distributed in about 17 Turkish states, and this chain is distinguished by its good reputation and unique specialties.

The hospital includes a distinguished medical staff well-known in Turkey. The hospital serves the Gebze area in Turkey and many of its surrounding areas. It is also a good destination for convalescents because the Gebze environment provides an ideal opportunity to relax and get a comfortable atmosphere.

Halkali - Gebze Metro

The Halkali-Gebze metro line opened in the first third of 2019 and represents a distinctive link between the European and Asian countryside of Istanbul and the Kocaeli state adjacent to Istanbul. 

 

It extends from Halkali district in European Istanbul to Gebze district in Kocaeli, with a length of approximately 77 km, and is linked to the Marmaray Line that connects the European and Asian sections in Istanbul and passes under the water.

 

The Halkali Gebze metro line operates with a capacity of more than one million and 700 thousand passengers on a daily basis, providing great convenience for travelers, saving time and effort during transportation, and helping to reduce traffic congestion in Istanbul. 

It is also planned that the line will extend later to the state of Ankara, to represent a qualitative leap in transportation between the vital Turkish states, especially Ankara and Istanbul.

 

Accommodation in Gebze, Turkey

Living in the Gebze district in Turkey is a great choice for several reasons:

  • Availability of all the necessities of a happy and comfortable life

  • Nice weather and close to the sea

  • Away from the noise of the cities

  • Proximity to many places and job opportunities

  • Modern transportation that facilitates transportation to and from Gebze

  • Modern urban development, which encourages real estate investment

  • The tourist importance of the area

  • The area is suitable for Arab families, as it is very suitable for luxury villas and palaces, and was chosen for the construction of the famous Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Palace.


 

In this article, we told you about the Gebze region and dealt with many details of interest to those looking for work, rest, and stability in Turkey, and we touched on the most important aspects of interest to those who inquire about the Gebze region so that this article is a comprehensive and detailed guide about the Turkish region of Gebze.