03.03.2026 17:52
MHP Konya Deputy Konur Alp Koçak submitted a proposal to the Parliament for the establishment of a new province named Ereğli, which would include the districts of Karapınar, Emirgazi, and Halkapınar in Konya.
MHP Konya Deputy Konur Alp Koçak submitted a bill to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) for the establishment of a new province named "Ereğli," covering the districts of Karapınar, Emirgazi, and Halkapınar. The proposal emphasized that reorganizing the administrative structure of the region, which has a population of approximately 220,000, would increase the effectiveness of public services.
According to the bill, the aforementioned districts, currently affiliated with Konya province, will unite under the umbrella of Ereğli. It was also stated that the neighborhoods of Aziziye, Belkaya, and Zengen, which are connected to Ereğli, could be structured as separate districts within the newly established province.
THERE IS A POPULATION OF 220 THOUSAND
The proposal, which referenced data from the Address-Based Population Registration System, indicated that the total population of the region, including Karapınar, Emirgazi, and Halkapınar, is approximately 220,000.
"EREĞLİ IS AT A MORE ADVANCED LEVEL THAN MANY PROVINCES"
The proposal highlighted the current administrative structure of Konya. It was reminded that Yalıhüyük, the smallest district in Turkey, and Cihanbeyli, the largest district in terms of area, are located within the same provincial borders, arguing that a new arrangement is needed for more effective delivery of public services.
It was stated that Ereğli is located approximately 150 kilometers from the city center of Konya and is the fourth largest district in the province, expressing that it is at a more advanced level than many provinces in terms of population, socio-economic development, industry, education, health, and transportation infrastructure.
CONSTITUTION EMPHASIS
The bill noted that Ereğli's attainment of provincial status, along with neighboring districts, would provide geographical and economic integrity, increase the effectiveness of local governments, and contribute to regional development. It was also emphasized that the regulation is in accordance with Articles 3 and 126 of the Constitution.
How the proposal will be received during the legislative process in the TBMM will become clear in the upcoming period.