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What is the population of Istanbul in 2024? ›

United Nations population projections are also included through the year 2035. The current metro area population of Istanbul in 2024 is 16,047,000, a 1.26% increase from 2023. The metro area population of Istanbul in 2023 was 15,848,000, a 1.36% increase from 2022.

With a population of 14.1 million, the city forms the largest urban agglomeration in Europe as well as the largest in the Middle East, and the sixth-largest city proper in the world. Istanbul's vast area of 5,343 square kilometres is coterminous with Istanbul Province, of which the city is the administrative capital.

From awe-inspiring landmarks like Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque to the bustling energy of the Grand Bazaar and the serene beauty of the Bosphorus, Istanbul offers a unique and unforgettable experience for every traveler.

The history of the city proper begins around 660 BCE, when Greek settlers from Megara established Byzantium on the European side of the Bosporus. The settlers built an acropolis adjacent to the Golden Horn on the site of the early Thracian settlements, fueling the nascent city's economy.

Istanbul has more people and covers more land area than New York City.

Anatolia, the ancient name for Turkey, hosted countless civilizations. Some of the most notable that stemmed from the region included Troy, the Akkadian Empire, and the Neo-Hittites.

The city of Istanbul has been known by a number of different names. The most notable names besides the modern Turkish name are Byzantium, Constantinople, and Stamboul. Different names are associated with different phases of its history, with different languages, and with different portions of it.

The international doner kebab

As we've already touched on, of all the typical Turkish dishes, the doner kebab is undoubtedly the best known and most popular dish. Its name translates as 'rotating grilled meat'.

It's true that the New Testament in the Bible began with Christ and his apostles on the day of Pentecost A.D. 33 and the Bible was in Greek. Important historical facts: Istanbul was originally known as Constantinople and was where world Christianity had its temple church of God, Saint Hagia Sophia, Holy Wisdom.

Religious Demography

According to the Turkish government, 99 percent of the population is Muslim, approximately 78 percent of which is Hanafi Sunni.

Is Istanbul Greek or roman? ›

As part of the Byzantine Empire, the city became distinctly Greek, as opposed to its former identity in the Roman Empire. Because Constantinople was at the center of two continents, it became a center of commerce, culture, and diplomacy and grew considerably.

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In the megacity category, we get roughly: Moscow, Russia: 17.9 million. Istanbul, Turkey: 14.8 million. London, UK: 14 million.

The city is the administrative centre of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (coterminous with Istanbul Province), both hosting a population of around 14.7 million residents. Istanbul is one of the world's most populous cities and ranks as the world's 7th largest city proper and the largest European city.

After announcing that nearly 1.1 million foreigners live in Turkey's biggest city, the Interior Ministry says no more can register in the Fatih District covering Istanbul's old town.