City Statistics

Istanbul

Ortakoy and the Bosphorus, Istanbul © 123rf.com/Carlos Sanchez Pereyra
Most Popular Hotels in Istanbul:
Utangac Sok No:19 Sultanahmet, 34400
K. Ayasofya Mah. Mehmetpasa Sok.No 11/13, 34650
Akbiyik Cad. No:38 Sultanahmet, 34122
Tevfikhane Street No:8/A Sultanahmet, 34122
 
 





Location

Northwest Turkey.

Dialling code

90.

Population

12.6 million (2007 official census, metropolitan area).

Time zone

GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).

Electricity

220 volts AC, 50Hz; round two-pin plugs are standard.

Average January temperatures

5°C (41°F).

Average July temperatures

28°C (82°F).

Annual rainfall

640mm (25.2 inches).

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