Turkey
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.
İstanbul Atatürk Airport
11.6 km away
İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base
22.5 km away
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
32.8 km away
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.
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.
The area surrounding Istanbul includes 20 nearby cities and towns.
Istanbul is home to 3 universities and higher education institutions.
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The population of Istanbul is 15,701,602.
Istanbul is located in the province of Istanbul.
The coordinates of Istanbul are 41.01384°N latitude and 28.94966°E longitude.
The elevation of Istanbul is 39 meters.
The nearest airport to Istanbul is İstanbul Atatürk Airport, located 11.6 km away.
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