Nurova - Çiftlikköy District

Since summers are hot and dry and winters are warm and rainy, Yalova is a center for orchard farming,, particularly ornamental plants and fl ower greenhouse farming.

Çiftlikköy district lies in the southeast of the Marmara region. It is surrounded by Altınova in the east, Orhangazi in the south andYalova in the West. It is 5km far away from Yalova. Its total surface area is 132 km2. On the map it is noticeable that the western segment of the district seems to be part of the sprawling Yalova city. As you go eastward, vast alluvial plains deposited by fast-running, steep mountain rivers and hillsides stretch to the east.Karlık Hill with an altitude of 888m marks the boundary in the south. The highest point of the region is Dumanlı Hill(897m) which lies to the south of Laledere village. The most signifi cant streams of the region are Kılıç and Balaban creeks.

Leading acrylics, textile and chemical companies such as AK-SA, AK-AL, AK-KİM,AKTOPS, AKENERJİ, Yalova fi ber industry foundations and other peripheral companies are industrial pillars of the vibrant district.Yalova cooperative housing company directorate small industrial area is locatede within the borders of the Taşköprü municipality. 564 people exercising their diverse professions in 209 shops. Sub-contracting small textile workshops have expanded even to neighboring villages and has been giving an impetus to country and particularly to the economical growth of Yalova. Within the borders of Kılıç village are frozen vegetable-fruit facilities. The district is enjoying an exponential growth in companies which specialize in vegetable-fruit farming and market their produce with quick-freezing technique. This agricultural growth led to numerous high-capacity icehouse storage facilities. Given that the district is a residential area abounding in summer houses, there are numerous entertainment and service sector facilities. Along Yalova-İzmit highway, modern, multipurpose convenient gas stations are mushrooming. Besides, the number of Turkish delight and parquet factories are also increasing.