Hereke
Turkey · KocaeliTR
Hereke is a settlement in Kocaeli province, Turkey, located to the north of the Gulf of İzmit, near Istanbul. It is famous for Hereke carpets. It was bound to Gebze district until transferring to Körfez in 1987. It was an independent municipality until it was merged into the municipality of Körfez in 2008. It consists of 17 Ağustos, Agah Ateş, Cumhuriyet, Hacı Akif, Kışladüzü, Şirinyalı and Yukarı Hereke mahalles. It can be reached by minibus, public bus, Adapazarı Express train, ship and sea bus.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,906,391
- Coordinates
- 40.786, 29.615
- Timezone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Hereke
In Kocaeli, Turkey, Hereke stands out as a major metropolis. Population figures land around 1,906,391. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Travel interests covered here include culture.
Things to do in Hereke
Culture in Hereke
(1)Hereke records Architectural Buildings under culture. It is a direct read of Hereke's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Getting there & around
Getting to Hereke rarely needs a car — connections and city transport do the work. The local time zone is Europe/Istanbul.
Similar destinations
Places near Hereke that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hereke known for?
- Hereke is mainly a destination for culture, set in Kocaeli, Turkey with around 1,906,391 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Hereke?
- You can plan around Architectural Buildings in Hereke. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Hereke located?
- Administratively, Hereke sits in Kocaeli, Turkey — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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