- Geography and History
- District covers 29,000 decares in İzmir Metropolitan Municipality
- Name derived from ancient Ayesefit village, later changed to Balchik Havi
- Settlements existed during Persian, Roman and Byzantine periods
- Homer's Iliada mentions healing waters for Trojan War soldiers
- Natural Features
- Mediterranean climate prevails with 6 km coastline
- Contains Zonal and Azonal soil groups
- Five rivers flow into İnciraltı Sea
- Mediterranean plant communities dominate natural environment
- Modern Facilities
- Thermal facilities and cable car system provide recreational amenities
- Mithatpaşa Street features shopping centers
- Fishing available on 6 km coastline
- Three certified accommodation facilities: Balçova Thermal, Ramada Encore, Wyndham Grand
- Tourism
- Cable car offers three-minute journey to facilities with İzmir view
- Various walking routes available including Monastery and Dam way
- District has public library with 16,704 books and 5,349 readers