| Type: | metro district |
| Kavaklıdere | |
| Coordinates: | 37.4469°N 28.3633°W |
| Province: | Muğla |
| Leader Party: | AKP |
| Leader Name: | Mehmet Demir |
| Area Total Km2: | 302 |
| Elevation M: | 880 |
| Population Total: | 10909 |
| Population As Of: | 2022 |
| Postal Code: | 48570 |
| Area Code: | 0252 |
Kavaklıdere is a municipality and district of Muğla Province, Turkey.[1] Its area is 302 km2,[2] and its population is 10,909 (2022).[3] It is notable for its marble and slate industry and the vast forests extending across the district. Its marbles exported to Italy are usually re-exported by that country under Italian labels.
Formerly a township part of Yatağan District, it was made into a separate district in 1990.[4]
Its first prefect (or kaymakam), for three years, was Eyüp Sabri Kartal.
There are 15 neighbourhoods in Kavaklıdere District:[5]
There are 1 kindergarten, 6 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 2 high schools, 1 public education center affiliated with the Ministry of National Education in the district.[6]