| population | |
| Alacam Ilcesi | 28162 |
| Asarcik Ilcesi | 17783 |
| Atakum | 149226 |
| Ayvacik Ilcesi | 22444 |
| Bafra | 142812 |
| Canik | 93721 |
| population | |
| Carsamba Ilcesi | 136184 |
| Havza Ilcesi | 42791 |
| Ilkadim | 312248 |
| Kavak Ilcesi | 20604 |
| Ladik Ilcesi | 17230 |
| Merkez |
| population | |
| Ondokuzmayis Ilcesi | 24454 |
| Salipazari Ilcesi | 19623 |
| Tekkekoey | 50124 |
| Terme Ilcesi | 73615 |
| Vezirkoeprue Ilcesi | 101715 |
| Yakakent Ilcesi | 9074 |
 | Samsun-Çarşamba Airport | ~ 19.55 km |
| Amasya Merzifon Airport | ~ 82.57 km |
| Tokat Airport | ~ 104.85 km |
| Sinop Airport | ~ 135.24 km |
| Ordu–Giresun Airport | ~ 150.18 km |
| Sivas Nuri Demirağ Airport | ~ 166.81 km |
| Kastamonu Airport | ~ 212.15 km |
| Kayseri Erkilet Airport | ~ 284.80 km |
| Trabzon International Airport | ~ 290.88 km |
