After the establishment of Turkish Republic in 1923, Akçaabat was designated as one of the towns of the city of Trabzon according to the new administrative organization. Akçaabat has remained as the biggest town of Trabzon until today.
Following the creation of the Turkish Republic in 1923, Akçaabat became a part of the city of Trabzon under the new administrative system.  Akçaabat has been the most populous town within Trabzon ever since.