# Selçuk

> town and district in İzmir Province, Turkey

**Wikidata**: [Q876176](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q876176)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selçuk)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/selcuk

## Summary
Selçuk is a town and district located within İzmir Province in Turkey. It functions as a municipality and city, covering an area of 317 square kilometers. Situated near the Gulf of Kuşadası, the district had a total population of 37,386 in 2020 and an urban population of 37,689 in 2021.

## Key Facts
- **Location**: Situated in İzmir Province, Turkey, at coordinates 37.94699°N, 27.37349°E.
- **Administrative Status**: Classified as a town, district, municipality, and city.
- **Area**: Covers 317 square kilometers.
- **Population (Total)**: 37,386 (2020, demographic balance method).
- **Population (Urban)**: 37,689 (2021).
- **Time Zone**: UTC+03:00 (Turkey Time), established October 2, 2018.
- **Postal Code**: 35920.
- **UN/LOCODE**: TRSCK.
- **Official Website**: https://www.selcuk.bel.tr/

## FAQs
**What is the geographic location of Selçuk?**
Selçuk is a district in İzmir Province, Turkey, located at latitude 37.94699 and longitude 27.37349. It is situated near the Gulf of Kuşadası and shares borders with the districts of Menderes, Torbalı, Tire, Kuşadası, Söke, and Germencik.

**How has the population of Selçuk changed over recent decades?**
The population has grown significantly, with the urban population increasing from 10,227 in 1965 to 37,689 in 2021. The total population was recorded as 36,360 in 2018 and 37,386 in 2020. Rural population figures peaked at 8,180 in 2000 before declining to 6,374 in 2012.

**Which international cities is Selçuk twinned with?**
Selçuk maintains sister-city relationships with Siegburg (Germany), Lienz (Austria), Dion (Greece), Fátima (Portugal), Hennef (Germany), Prizren (Kosovo), Erbaa (Turkey), and Radoviš (North Macedonia), the latter established in 1994.

**What are the identifying codes for Selçuk?**
The district holds several identifiers including the GND ID 7616791-4, FAST ID 1319333, VIAF ID 124472017, GeoNames ID 301256, and the Library of Congress Authority ID n91065711.

## Why It Matters
Selçuk serves as an administrative and demographic hub within İzmir Province, reflecting regional growth patterns through its population data spanning from 1965 to 2021. Its extensive network of sister-city agreements across Europe and the Middle East highlights its role in international cultural and municipal exchange. The district's documentation across major libraries, encyclopedias, and geographic databases underscores its recognition as a distinct and significant entity in Turkish geography.

## Notable For
- Maintaining eight active international town twinning relationships, including Radoviš since 1994.
- A substantial population increase of over 350% in its urban area between 1965 and 2021.
- Being the subject of an entry in the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary.
- Presence in 39 different language editions of Wikipedia.

## Body

### Geography and Administration
Selçuk is formally recognized as a town, district, municipality, and city within the administrative framework of Turkey. It is located in İzmir Province, positioned at latitude 37.94699 and longitude 27.37349. The district encompasses a total land area of 317 square kilometers. It shares borders with several neighboring districts: Menderes, Torbalı, Tire, Kuşadası, Söke, and Germencik. The district's primary administrative timezone is UTC+03:00, aligning with the standard time observed throughout Turkey, a system reinstated on October 2, 2018.

### Demographics
The population of Selçuk is tracked through both total and urban-rural breakdowns over multiple decades.
- **Total Population**: Recorded as 25,564 in 2000, 34,587 in 2012, 35,281 in 2014, 36,360 in 2018, and 37,386 in 2020.
- **Urban Population**: Demonstrates consistent growth from 10,227 in 1965 to 16,242 in 1985, 19,412 in 1990, 27,284 in 2007, and reaching 37,689 in 2021.
- **Rural Population**: Fluctuated from 5,413 in 1965 to a high of 8,180 in 2000, before decreasing to 6,374 in 2012.

### International Relations
The district engages in municipal cooperation through town twinning. Its partners include Siegburg, Lienz, Dion, Fátima, Hennef, Prizren, and Erbaa. A specific twinning agreement with Radoviš was established in 1994.

### Identifiers and Classifications
Selçuk is cataloged in numerous international databases and library systems.
- **Library and Authority IDs**: Library of Congress (n91065711), Bibliothèque nationale de France (11962273b), GND (7616791-4), VIAF (124472017), National Library of Israel (987007565389005171).
- **Geographic and Web IDs**: GeoNames (301256), Who's on First (890461081), OpenStreetMap Relation (1841225), Quora Topic (Selçuk-İzmir), Foursquare Venue (4c7ce48f278713773e6d80).
- **Encyclopedia References**: It is described by the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary and possesses a Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID (selcuk).

### Media and Resources
The district has a defined media presence with an official website (https://www.selcuk.bel.tr/) and a Wikipedia title "Selçuk" available in 39 languages including English, German, French, Russian, and Japanese. Visual resources include a fortress image, a page banner, and a locator map image in the Wikimedia Commons category "Selçuk".

## References

1. GEOnet Names Server. 2018
2. [Source](https://statoids.com/ytr.html)
3. [Source](https://arhiva.radovis.gov.mk/?portfolio_page=%D0%BF%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%B5%D1%82%D0%B0-%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D0%B7%D0%B1%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BE%D1%82-%D0%B3%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B4-%D1%81%D0%B5%D0%BB%D1%87%D1%83%D0%BA-%D1%80-%D1%82)
4. [Source](https://radovis.gov.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/OTCET-365-dena-Aco-Ristov-Opstina-Radovis.pdf)
5. [Source](https://a1on.mk/macedonia/vo-radovish-otkriena-tabla-zbratimenite-gradovi/)
6. archINFORM
7. BnF authorities
8. [Source](https://postakodu.ptt.gov.tr)
9. [Source](https://www.lexpera.com.tr/resmi-gazete/metin/gun-isigindan-daha-fazla-yararlanmak-amaciyla-butun-yurtta-uygulanan-ileri-saat-uygulamasinin-devam-3)
10. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
11. Czech National Authority Database
12. [Source](https://www.nufusune.com/selcuk-ilce-nufusu-izmir)
13. [Source](https://www.e-icisleri.gov.tr/Anasayfa/MulkiIdariBolumleri.aspx)
14. GeoNames
15. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/tr.htm)
16. [Source](https://www.harita.gov.tr/images/urun/il_ilce_alanlari.pdf)
17. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php)
18. [iNaturalist](https://www.inaturalist.org/places/inaturalist-places.csv.zip)
19. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File
20. museum-digital