Geographical Features
Geographical Structure
Geographical Information
The province of Uşak is located in the Inner West Anatolian section of the Aegean Region, on the western edge of the Inner West Anatolian threshold, where the Aegean and Central Anatolian regions diverge. It lies between 38°13′ and 38°56′ north latitudes and 28°48′ and 29°57′ east longitudes. Uşak shares borders with Kütahya to the north, Afyon to the east, Denizli to the south, and Manisa to the west. Covering an area of 5,341 km², Uşak ranks 64th among Turkish provinces in terms of surface area, just like its license plate code. It constitutes 0.7% of Turkey's total area.
Murat Mountain, Bulkaz Mountain, and Ahır Mountain form the natural borders of the province to the north, northeast, and east. The western part of the province opens to the Aegean Region through the Gediz Valley. The terrain is characterized by valleys interspersed with undulating plateaus, descending from the northeast to the southwest and appearing moderately wavy in some sections.
The overall topography of Uşak consists of wavy plateaus. The northern and eastern parts are mountainous, while the southern and western sections feature plains and undulating terrains. The land distribution is 57.5% plateaus, 37% mountains, and 5.5% plains.
Murat Mountain, rich in vegetation, thermal water sources, and natural beauty, has its highest point at Kartaltepe, with an elevation of 2,309 meters. While the peak is within Kütahya province, the average elevation of the hilly areas within Uşak's borders is approximately 1,500 meters.
Bulkaz Mountain is located to the east and southeast of the Sivaslı district. Its peak reaches 1,930 meters, with limestone being the predominant geological structure. Extending roughly in a north-south direction, Bulkaz Mountain also forms the natural border between Uşak and Afyon provinces. Although the mountain is rich in water resources, its vegetation is relatively sparse.
Elma Mountain is situated to the north of the central district. Its highest point reaches 1,805 meters, featuring vast plateaus and pastures.
Other significant elevations in the province include Ahır Mountain (1,915 meters), Tahtalı Tepe (1,644 meters), and Kocatepe (1,298 meters).
The most notable plains in Uşak are the Uşak Plain and Banaz Plain, which cover only 5.5% of the total land area but are mostly composed of alluvial deposits.
The Uşak Plain spans 5,500 hectares and is located on the outskirts of Uşak city. With an elevation of 890 meters, the plain stretches in an east-west direction and is covered by a thick alluvial layer, making it highly fertile. Small, dark-colored volcanic hills are scattered across the plain.
The Banaz Plain covers 6,500 hectares and was formed alongside Banaz Stream, a significant tributary of the Büyük Menderes River. Stretching in a northeast-southwest direction, this plain is also highly fertile.
The streams within the borders of Uşak are relatively small. No dams have been constructed for irrigation or electricity generation purposes. Local farmers use motorized pumps on the Banaz and Gediz streams to irrigate their fields.