Istanbul, Istanbul
Istanbul: Located in northwestern Turkey, straddling Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait, this megacity is the country's most populous and its economic, cultural, and historic heart.
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Quick Facts about Istanbul
| Population | 15,067,724 |
| Country | Roman Empire, Latin Empire, Byzantine Empire, Turkey, Ottoman Empire, Byzantine Empire |
| State | Istanbul (Turkey) |
| Twitter username | municipalityist, istanbulbld |
| Postal code | 34000–34990 |
| Plate code | 34 |
| Phone Area Codes | 216, 212 |
| Area | 5343 km2 |
| Official name | İstanbul |
| Continent | Asia, Europe |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.0138,28.9497 |
| Altitude | 328 feet / 100 meters |
| Capital city | Istanbul is capital of Istanbul Province, Ottoman Empire |
| Establishment | January 01, -0666 (2692 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+03:00 |
| Local time | 06:26:05 (15th April 2026) |
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Geography
Istanbul is located at 41°0'50"N 28°56'59"E (41.0138400, 28.9496600).
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | 806,863 | - | census |
| 1935 | 883,599 | 8.68% | census |
| 1940 | 991,237 | 10.86% | census |
| 1945 | 1,078,399 | 8.08% | census |
| 1950 | 1,166,477 | 7.55% | census |
| 1955 | 1,533,822 | 23.95% | census |
| 1960 | 1,882,092 | 18.5% | |
| 1965 | 2,293,823 | 17.95% | census |
| 1970 | 3,019,032 | 24.02% | census |
| 1975 | 3,904,588 | 22.68% | census |
| 1980 | 4,741,890 | 17.66% | census |
| 1985 | 5,842,985 | 18.84% | census |
| 1990 | 7,309,190 | 20.06% | census |
| 2000 | 10,018,735 | 27.04% | census |
| 2007 | 12,573,836 | 20.32% | census |
| 2008 | 12,697,164 | 0.97% | census |
| 2009 | 12,915,158 | 1.69% | census |
| 2010 | 13,255,685 | 2.57% | census |
| 2011 | 13,624,240 | 2.71% | census |
| 2012 | 13,854,740 | 1.66% | census |
| 2013 | 14,160,467 | 2.16% | census |
| 2014 | 14,377,018 | 1.51% | Address Based Population Registration System |
| 2018 | 15,067,724 | 4.58% | Address Based Population Registration System |
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