Çeltikçi District is an administrative district (ilçe) of Burdur Province in southwestern Turkey. The district's administrative centre is the town of Çeltikçi.
Geography
- Location: The district lies in the Mediterranean region of Turkey, situated to the north‑west of the provincial capital, Burdur.
- Area: Approximately 378 km² (according to official Turkish Statistical Institute data).
Population
- As of the 2022 address‑based population registration system, the district had a total population of about 8,300 inhabitants.
Administrative Structure
- The district comprises the central town of Çeltikçi and several surrounding villages. The local government is headed by an appointed district governor (kaymakam) and an elected mayor for the central municipality.
Economy
- The local economy is predominantly based on agriculture, with cultivation of cereals, legumes, and fruit trees. Livestock breeding also contributes to livelihoods in the district.
History
- The area that now forms Çeltikçi District has been inhabited since ancient times, reflecting the broader historical developments of the Burdur region. The district was officially established as a separate administrative unit in 1990, when it was separated from the central district of Burdur.
Transportation
- The district is accessed via provincial roads that connect it to Burdur city and neighboring districts. Public transport consists mainly of minibusses (dolmuş) and intercity buses serving the region.
Education and Services
- Educational facilities include primary and secondary schools managed by the Ministry of National Education. Health services are provided by a district health center and smaller health posts in the villages.
References
- Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), Address‑Based Population Registration System (2022).
- Ministry of Interior, General Directorate of Provincial Administration, District Division Records.
All information reflects data available from official Turkish government sources up to 2023.
