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Istanbul, Istanbul

Turkey

Regional capital41.0138° N, 28.9497° E

Istanbul is a major city located in Turkey, within the province of Istanbul. With a population of 15,701,602, it is the most populous city in the country.

Population15,701,602
ProvinceIstanbul
Coordinates41.0138° N, 28.9497° E
CountryTurkey
Rank in Turkey#1 of 54,516

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Nearest Airports

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İstanbul Atatürk Airport

ISLInternational

11.6 km away

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İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base

LTBXRegional

22.5 km away

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Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

SAWInternational

32.8 km away

About Istanbul

Istanbul is situated at coordinates 41.01384°N latitude and 28.94966°E longitude, in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 39 meters and operates in the Europe/Istanbul timezone. Nearby cities include Bağcılar, Bahçelievler, Umraniye, Üsküdar, and Esenler.

Istanbul ranks #1 out of 10,161 cities in Turkey in terms of population. It is significantly larger than the next largest city, Ankara, which has a population of 3,517,182.

Cities in Istanbul

The city is part of the Istanbul province, which contains 82 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Bağcılar, Bahçelievler, Umraniye, Üsküdar, and Esenler. The city is supported by extensive infrastructure, including 178 hospitals, 978 schools, and 103 universities.

Bağcılar749,024Bahçelievler576,799Umraniye573,265Üsküdar524,452Esenler520,235Sultangazi436,935Maltepe427,040Ataşehir361,615Şişli314,684Zeytinburnu288,743

Nearby Cities

The area surrounding Istanbul includes 20 nearby cities and towns.

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HasekiNeighborhood
0.5 km
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AksarayNeighborhood · 8,541 inhab.
0.6 km
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SüleymaniyeNeighborhood
0.9 km
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FindikzadeNeighborhood
0.9 km
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YenikapıNeighborhood
1.1 km
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NışancaNeighborhood
1.1 km
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KüçükpazarNeighborhood
1.2 km
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FatihCity
1.2 km
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CerrahpaşaNeighborhood
1.3 km
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AltımermerNeighborhood
1.3 km
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ÇapaNeighborhood
1.3 km
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BeyazıtNeighborhood
1.3 km
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ÇarşambaNeighborhood
1.4 km
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Mercan MahallesiCity
1.5 km
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ŞehreminiNeighborhood
1.5 km
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FenerNeighborhood
1.6 km
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KumkapıNeighborhood
1.6 km
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TopkapıNeighborhood
1.6 km
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CağaloğluNeighborhood
1.8 km
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EminönüNeighborhood · 55,548 inhab.
1.8 km

Universities in Istanbul

Istanbul is home to 3 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Istanbul Health and Technology University———
Istanbul Kent University2016——
MEF University2012——
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Explore Turkey

Users can explore additional content related to other cities in Turkey, compare countries, view rankings, or access a full list of cities.

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Largest cities in Turkey

#1 Istanbul15,701,602#2 Ankara3,517,182#3 Bursa3,101,833#4 İzmir2,938,292#5 Gaziantep2,130,432
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Istanbul?

The population of Istanbul is 15,701,602.

In which province/state is Istanbul located?

Istanbul is located in the province of Istanbul.

What are the coordinates of Istanbul?

The coordinates of Istanbul are 41.01384°N latitude and 28.94966°E longitude.

What is the elevation of Istanbul?

The elevation of Istanbul is 39 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Istanbul?

The nearest airport to Istanbul is İstanbul Atatürk Airport, located 11.6 km away.

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