Çeşme Municipality’s geographical coverage includes a mix of urban, rural, and coastal areas, encompassing the entire Çeşme district on the western edge of the İzmir Province. The municipality manages a diverse range of environments, from bustling tourist hubs to serene natural landscapes, reflecting the region’s unique character.
Municipality address: İsmet İnönü Mahallesi 2001 Sok. No: 2 Çeşme/İzmir (adjacent to the castle). Phone: +90 (232) 750 0750. Email: info@cesme.bel.tr – Opening hours: Monday-Friday 08:30-12:30 & 13:30-17:30.
Çeşme Tourist Information Office: Musalla, 1015. Sk. No:2, 35930 Çeşme/İzmir (oposite the caravanserai). Phone: +90 232 712 6653. Opening hours: Monday-Friday 08:30-12:30 & 13:30-17:30.
The Çeşme municipality website includes access to:
- The Çeşme monthly magazine (Turkish only)
- Çeşme city guide
- Photo gallery of the towns & villages in the Cesme region
- Information on Çeşme councillors, deputy mayors and mayor
- Çeşme e-Municipality payment system – taxes, rates & applications (Turkish only)
In 2023 Çeşme had a registered population of 48,167, it is estimated with holiday homes and tourists that the population swells to 1.5 million in the summer months.