Bakırköy

Bakırköy is a municipality and district in the European part of Istanbul Province, Turkey. Its area is 29 km2, and its population is 226,685 (2022). Bakırköy lies between the D.100 highway (locally known as E-5) and the coast of the Sea of Marmara. Bakırköy has a large psychiatric hospital called "Bakırköy Ruh ve Sinir Hastalıkları Hastanesi", and is an important shopping and commercial center.

Bakırköy
District and municipality
Ataköy district of Bakırköy
Map showing Bakırköy District in Istanbul Province
Bakırköy
Location in Turkey
Bakırköy
Bakırköy (Istanbul)
Coordinates: 40°58′59″N 28°51′13″E
CountryTurkey
ProvinceIstanbul
Government
  MayorAysegul Ovalıoglu (CHP)
Area
29 km2 (11 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
226,685
  Density7,800/km2 (20,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
34140
Area code0212
Websitewww.bakirkoy.bel.tr
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