Istanbul
For other uses, see Istanbul (disambiguation). "Lygos" redirects here. For other uses of the term, see Lygos (disambiguation). Metropolitan municipality in Marmara, Turkey Istanbul İstanbul Metropolitan municipality Clockwise from top: View of the Golden Horn between Karaköy and Sarayburnu within the historic areas; Maiden's Tower; a nostalgic tram on İstiklal Avenue; Levent business district with Dolmabahçe Palace; Ortaköy Mosque in front of the Bosphorus Bridge; and Hagia Sophia. Istanbul Location of Istanbul in Turkey Show map of Turkey Istanbul Istanbul (Europe) Show map of Europe Coordinates: 41°00′49″N 28°57′18″E / 41.01361°N 28.95500°E / 41.01361; 28.95500 Country Turkey Region Marmara Province Istanbul Provincial seat [a] Cağaloğlu, Fatih Districts 39 Government • Mayor Mevlüt Uysal (AKP) • Governor Vasip Şahin Area [1] [2] [b] • Urban 1,539 km 2 (594 sq mi) • Metro 5,343 km 2 (2,063 sq mi) Elevation 39 m (128 ft) Population (31 December 2017) [3] [...