Denizli is a city in southwestern Turkey and the administrative center of Denizli Province. Denizli is located in the fertile Menderes River valley, 220 km (137 mi) south of İzmir, 170 km (106 mi) west of Ankara, and 400 km (249 mi) east of Antalya. The city has a population of 544,586 (2011 census).
Denizli is an agricultural region producing olives, cotton, and tomatoes. Denizli also has a rich thermal water resources and is a popular spa town. The town of Denizli is spread over a large area of fertile land. The hills on the east and south of the city are covered with olive trees, while the valley below is planted with cotton. The cotton is picked by hand and Denizli is one of the leading producers of cotton in Turkey.
The city is home to several industries, including textile, food, and construction. The
