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Derince

Kocaeli, Turkey · Asia

About Derince

Derince is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Gölcük, 25km from Osman Gazi Bridge.

Derince is a city located in Kocaeli, Turkey. With a population of 125,485, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Derince sits in Turkey, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Istanbul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Derince to your route.

About Derince

Derince is a seaport, municipality and district of Kocaeli Province, Turkey. Its area is 198 km2, and its population is 146,374 (2022). The mayor is Sertif Gökçe (CHP). Derince Port is one of the few ports in Turkey under government control. The port is operated by the Turkish State Railways (TCDD). Having one of the

Read more biggest storage area in the region, the port is widely used for finished vehicle product transportation. Derince is one of the few ports with railway connection in that area, and has the longest rail network within the port. Two rail ferry services use Derince Port, Tekirdağ-Derince operated by TCDD and Derince-Chornomorsk/Poti operated by Bati Wagon. The port is in the privatization list of Privatization Administration. The privatization process had restarted in October 2013. Six companies had offered for Derince Port, but the tender process was cancelled when none of them continued in the public auction.

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Where is Derince located?

Derince is located in Kocaeli, Turkey, Asia. The coordinates are 40.7569 latitude, 29.8147 longitude.

What is the population of Derince?

Derince has a population of approximately 125,485 people, making it a city in Turkey.

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Quick Information

Population
125,485
Continent
Asia
Country
Turkey
Region
Kocaeli
Timezone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
40.7569, 29.8147

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Turkey

Police
155
Ambulance
112
Fire
110
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Derince

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

bridge

Osman Gazi Bridge

Soaring 1,550 m-span suspension bridge across the Gulf of İzmit, one of the longest in the world, slashing the Istanbul–İzmir drive on the O-5 motorway.

25 km · about 30 min drive

racetrack

Intercity Istanbul Park

A 5.3km FIA Grade 1 circuit east of Istanbul that has hosted the Turkish Grand Prix, known for its Turn 8.

41 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Derince

  • 25 kmOsman Gazi BridgeSoaring 1,550 m-span suspension bridge across the Gulf of İzmit, one of the longest in the world, slashing the Istanbul–İzmir drive on the O-5 motorway.
  • 73 kmBosphorus StraitThe legendary waterway dividing Europe and Asia, lined with Ottoman palaces, mosques, and wooden mansions best seen from a scenic ferry cruise.
  • 73 km15 July Martyrs BridgeThe first suspension bridge across the Bosphorus, opened in 1973, linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Derince.

Körfez

🇹🇷 Turkey

3 km away

Gölcük

🇹🇷 Turkey

5 km away

Değirmendere

🇹🇷 Turkey

5 km away

Halıdere

🇹🇷 Turkey

7 km away

İhsaniye

🇹🇷 Turkey

8 km awayPop. 9,186

İzmit

🇹🇷 Turkey

10 km awayPop. 196,571

Ulaşlı

🇹🇷 Turkey

11 km awayPop. 2,630

Karşıyaka

🇹🇷 Turkey

13 km away

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