Smallest Cities in Istanbul

Top 52 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Istanbul

1 Beylerbeyi 5,168

2 Yıldız 5,385

3 Bebek 5,464

4 Çanta 5,470

5 Adalar 7,335

6 Celâliye 7,788

7 Aksaray 8,541

8 Büyükdere 8,586

9 Ağva 8,750

10 Salacak 9,522

11 Uskumruköy 9,864

12 Selimpaşa 10,563

13 Etiler 11,258

14 Şile 11,596

15 Boyalık 11,835

16 Kumburgaz 11,949

17 Maslak 12,260

18 Altunizade 13,459

19 Çengelköy 13,801

20 Yeniköy 14,963

21 İstinye 15,721

22 Tarabya 17,852

23 Çatalca 19,316

24 Çubuklu 20,698

25 Tepecik 21,699

26 Zekeriya 22,558

27 Yakuplu 28,811

28 Gürpınar 29,411

29 Mimarsinan 31,002

30 Güngören Merter 50,000

31 Merter Keresteciler 50,000

32 Kavaklı 50,502

33 Silivri 53,167

34 Eminönü 55,548

35 Beylikdüzü 122,452

36 Büyükçekmece 163,140

37 Başakşehir 193,750

38 Arnavutköy 198,165

39 Esenyurt 211,330

40 Sancaktepe 241,000

41 Sultanbeyli 286,622

42 Zeytinburnu 288,743

43 Şişli 314,684

44 Ataşehir 361,615

45 Maltepe 427,040

46 Sultangazi 436,935

47 Esenler 520,235

48 Üsküdar 524,452

49 Umraniye 573,265

50 Bahçelievler 576,799

51 Bağcılar 749,024

52 Istanbul 15,701,602

The smallest cities in Istanbul (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Beylerbeyi has a population of just 5,168. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 5,168 residents, Beylerbeyi is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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