Tekirdağ is located in northwestern Turkey, in the Marmara Region, and has shown significant changes in recent years in terms of its population structure. This province is one of the regions receiving migration, especially due to its proximity to Istanbul, and is constantly renewing its demographic structure.
According to recent censuses, the population of Tekirdag is constantly growing, with locals as well as people coming from various regions and even abroad. Its close proximity to Istanbul has made it an attractive alternative, especially for those seeking to escape the high cost of living in Istanbul. As a result, Tekirdağ has begun to take on a metropolitan structure, and industrialization and urban transformation have accelerated.
The demographic structure is characterized by a young and dynamic population. The high proportion of young population in the province has important implications for education and the labor market. Furthermore, the coexistence of people from various cultural backgrounds has increased the social and cultural diversity of Tekirdağ. This diversity allows new elements to be added to the local culture and different cultural events to be organized.
Most of the people living in Tekirdağ are concentrated in the city centers. The central districts of Süleymanpaşa, Çorlu and Çerkezköy are the regions with the highest population density. Especially Çorlu and Çerkezköy attract attention in terms of offering job opportunities with their industrial development. This situation encourages internal migration to these districts and keeps the demographic structure alive.
This dynamic nature of the population increases the demand for city infrastructure and services, which in turn requires local governments to invest more in areas such as education, health, transportation and social services. At the same time, these demographic changes can also put pressure on environmental and social balances, necessitating the development of new strategies for planning and resource management. Therefore, Tekirdağ's demographic structure is dynamic and constantly evolving, bringing both opportunities and challenges.