Dilovası Organised Industrial Zone
Covering 822 hectares, with 193 industrial establishments and 20,000 workers, this industrial zone forms the basis of the district's economy.
View on map3 places to visit in the Dilovası district of Kocaeli: Dilovası Organised Industrial Zone, Dilovası Coast and Liyssa Castle. Plan your trip to Dilovası with local food, practical tips and transport information.
Dilovası is a district of Kocaeli province, whose ancient name was Lbyssa.
History
Dilovası takes its name from the tongue-shaped headland that extends into the sea, formed by the deposits of the Dilderesi stream. The most notable feature of Diliskelesi is that the point closest to the opposite shore of the Gulf of İzmit is located here. The monuments left by the empires that lived in Dilovası are Liyssa Castle, Liyssa Pier and the Mimar Sinan Bridge, built by Mimar Sinan. The area gained importance when the E-5 highway was built through it in 1955. Industrialisation began in Dilovası in the 1960s, and the population grew rapidly in the 1980s. Dilovası, a town until 31 December 1986, became a district on 22 March 2008 under Law No. 5747.
Industry
The economy of Dilovası is based on industry, and there are 5 organised industrial zones and 1 industrial site within the district boundaries. The Dilovası OSB (Organised Industrial Zone) has 193 industrial establishments and 20,000 workers.
History and Culture
Dilovası became a district in 2008 after separating from Gebze. Industrialisation began in Dilovası in the 1960s, and the population grew rapidly in the 1980s.
Last updated: