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Geographical & Cultural Overview

Istanbul, a significant locality within Turkey, offers a unique geographical and cultural profile. This city, known internationally by its standardized name Istanbul, serves as a key point of interest in its region.

Location & Topography

Positioned at latitude 41.01384 and longitude 28.94966, the city's precise coordinates place it distinctly on the world map. Its digital elevation model indicates an average altitude of 39 meters, shaping the area's physical character.

Demographics & Significance

As a community of approximately 14,804,116 people, Istanbul holds a specific demographic weight within its administrative area. Its official designation as a PPLA underscores its importance in the regional hierarchy.

Administrative Structure

Administratively, the city falls under the primary jurisdiction of 34. It is further organized within the subdivision, which helps to define its local governance and services.

Historical & Linguistic Heritage

The rich history of the region is reflected in the variety of names used for the city over time. In addition to its primary name, it is also recognized as Bizanc, Bizánc, Byzance, each name offering a glimpse into its linguistic and cultural heritage.

Time Zone & Scheduling

All local activities, scheduling, and daily life in Istanbul are synchronized to the Europe/Istanbul timezone, ensuring its alignment with the broader regional and international time standards.

Other names this city is known as.

Bizanc
Bizánc
Byzance
Byzantion
Byzantium
Byzanz
Constantinoble
Constantinopla
Constantinople
Constantinopolen
Constantinopoli
Constantinopolis
Costantinopoli
Estambul
IST
Istamboul
Istambul
Istambuł
Istampoul
Istanbul
Istanbúl
Isztambul
Konstantinapoly
Konstantinopel
Konstantinopolo
Konstantinoupoli
Konstantinoupolis
Konstantinápoly
Kustantiniyah
Micklagard
Micklagård
Mikligardur
Mikligarður
Stamboul
Stambul
Stambula
Stambuł
Tsarigrad
Vizantija (Vizantija)
Vyzantio
astnbwl
bijantium
byuzantion
byzntywn
iseutanbul
istambula
isutanburu
stin Poli [stimˈboli]
yi si tan bu er
İstanbul
Βυζάντιο
Βυζαντιο
Ισταμπουλ
Ισταμπούλ
Κωνσταντινουπολη
Κωνσταντινούπολη
Κωνσταντινούπολις
στην Πόλι [stimˈboli]
Византија (Vizantija)
Истанбул
Стамбул
ביזנטיון
اسطنبول
इस्तांबुल
ইস্তাম্বুল
イスタンブール
ビュザンティオン
伊斯坦布尔
비잔티움
이스탄불