Tuzla, Istanbul

Tuzla
Map showing Tuzla District in Istanbul Province
Tuzla
Location in Turkey
Tuzla
Tuzla (Istanbul)
Coordinates: 40°48′58″N 29°18′02″E / 40.81611°N 29.30056°E / 40.81611; 29.30056
CountryTurkey
ProvinceIstanbul
Government
 • MayorEren Ali Bingöl (CHP)
Area
138 km2 (53 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
288,878
 • Density2,090/km2 (5,420/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Area code0216
Websitewww.tuzla.bel.tr

Tuzla is a municipality and district of Istanbul Province, Turkey. It has a population of 288,878 (2022) and a land area of 138 km2 . It is on the Asian side of the city next to the municipality of Pendik. Tuzla is on a headland on the coast of Marmara Sea, at the eastern limit of the city. The mayor is Eren Ali Bingöl (CHP).