Gediz Basin and Delta

The area of 17500 km² makes the Gediz River Basin one of the most important basins in the west of Turkey. The Gediz Basin lies between northern latitudes of 38º04’–39º13’ and eastern longitudes of 26º42’–29º45’. It covers 2.2% of the total area of Turkey. Menemen plain, is the sub-region, has the highest agricultural potential of the region. The Menemen Plain in the Lower Gediz River Basin is located in the Province Izmir. The area is intensively agriculturally used – the main crops are cotton, wine and maize - and irrigated mainly by furrow irrigation.