Bergama; is a populous district, as well as the center city of the same district, in Izmir City in western Turkey. By excluding Izmir's metropolitan area, it's one of the prominent districts of the province in terms of population and is largely urbanized at the rate of 53,6 per cent. Tire center is situated at a distance of 118 km. to the north from the point of departure of the traditional center of Izmir and lies at a distance of 27 km. inland from the nearest seacoast at the town of Dikili to its west. Bergama district area neighbors the areas of three districts of Balikesir City to its north, namely Ayvalik, Burhaniye and Ivrindi, Izmir City district of Kinik and Manisa City district of Soma to its east, while to the south it is bordered by the central provincial of Manisa and two other Izmir City districts along the coast that are Aliaga and Dikili from its south towards its west. The district area's physical features are determined by the alluvial plain of Bakircay River.
Festivals
Between 18 and 24 June, Bergama celebrates its annual festival "Bergama Kermesi", which is already running into its 72 anniversary. Bergama Kermesi's a major local event, generally celebrated with the attendance of Turkish celebrities, singers, players, poets, and writers.