An "ilçe" is an administrative division in Turkey, similar to a district. It is a subunit of a province, known as "il," and serves as a local government area. Each ilçe has its own local administration, which is responsible for various public services, including education, health, and infrastructure. The head of an ilçe is called the "ilçe kaymakam," who represents the central government. Each ilçe can contain several neighborhoods or villages, and they play a crucial role in the organization of local governance. Examples of well-known ilçes include Kadıköy in Istanbul and Bodrum in Muğla.