Lüleburgaz District is a district of Kırklareli Province in northwestern Turkey, located in the region of East Thrace (European Turkey). Its administrative seat is the city of Lüleburgaz.
Geography and Demographics The district covers an area of 1,016 km² (392 sq mi). As of 2022, its population was 153,903, giving it a population density of approximately 151.5 inhabitants per square kilometer. The district lies at coordinates 41°24′N 27°21′E.
Administrative Structure The district is governed by a Kaymakam (district governor). As of the most recent records, the Kaymakam is Salih Yüce. The district contains four municipalities and 31 villages.
Municipalities:
- Lüleburgaz (the district seat)
- (Three additional municipalities are listed in the district's administrative inventory.)
Villages: The 31 villages of Lüleburgaz District are: Akçaköy, Alacaoğlu, Ayvalı, Celaliye, Ceylanköy, Çengelli, Çeşmekolu, Çiftlikköy, Davutlu, Düğüncübaşı, Emirali, Ertuğrul, Eskibedir, Eskitaşlı, Hamitabat, Hamzabey, Karaağaç, Karamusul, Kayabeyli, Kırıkköy, Müsellim, Oklalı, Ovacık, Sakızköy, Sarıcaali, Seyitler, Tatarköy, Turgutbey, Umurca, Yenibedir, and Yenitaşlı.
Economy and Transportation Lüleburgaz District is one of the largest and most economically dynamic districts in Kırklareli. It has a strong industrial base, particularly in pharmaceuticals and glass production, alongside thriving agriculture. The district is a transportation hub with rail links connecting to Istanbul and beyond, and it lies near the borders with Bulgaria and Greece.
Historical Background The area has a long history. In antiquity, the settlement was known as Bergoule (Ancient Greek: Βεργούλη) and later as Arcadiopolis (Ancient Greek: Ἀρκαδιούπολις), serving as a provincial capital in the Roman province of Europa. In modern times, it has been known as Lüleburgaz (Turkish) and historically as Lule Burgas.
References
- Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- General Directorate of Mapping, "İl ve İlçe Yüz ölçümleri." Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- TÜİK (Turkish Statistical Institute), "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022."
