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Sancaktepe

Istanbul, Turkey · Asia

About Sancaktepe

Sancaktepe works well as a base: 10 minutes from Sultanbeyli, 17km from Bosphorus Strait.

Sancaktepe is a city located in Istanbul, Turkey. With a population of 241,000, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Sancaktepe sits in Turkey, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Istanbul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sancaktepe to your route.

About Sancaktepe

Sancaktepe is a municipality and district of Istanbul Province, Turkey. Its area is 63 km2, and its population is 489,848 (2022). In 2008 the district Sancaktepe was created from parts of the districts Kartal and Ümraniye. The urban part of the new district was established as a municipality. At the 2013 Turkish local

Read more government reorganisation, the rural part of the district was integrated into the municipality, the villages becoming neighbourhoods.

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Sancaktepe offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Sancaktepe located?

Sancaktepe is located in Istanbul, Turkey, Asia. The coordinates are 41.0024 latitude, 29.2319 longitude.

What is the population of Sancaktepe?

Sancaktepe has a population of approximately 241,000 people, making it a city in Turkey.

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Quick Information

Population
241,000
Continent
Asia
Country
Turkey
Region
Istanbul
Timezone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
41.0024, 29.2319

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Turkey

Police
155
Ambulance
112
Fire
110
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Sancaktepe

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Intercity Istanbul Park

A 5.3km FIA Grade 1 circuit east of Istanbul that has hosted the Turkish Grand Prix, known for its Turn 8.

16 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

15 July Martyrs Bridge (Bosphorus Bridge)

First bridge to span the Bosphorus strait connecting Europe and Asia, an illuminated icon of the Istanbul skyline.

17 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Bosphorus Strait

The legendary waterway dividing Europe and Asia, lined with Ottoman palaces, mosques, and wooden mansions best seen from a scenic ferry cruise.

17 km · about 20 min drive

bridge

15 July Martyrs Bridge

The first suspension bridge across the Bosphorus, opened in 1973, linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul.

17 km · about 20 min drive

restaurant

Çiya Sofrası

Musa Dağdeviren's Kadıköy restaurant serves regional Turkish dishes recovered from villages across Anatolia, many found nowhere else in Istanbul. The menu changes daily with what is in season.

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)

An iconic 17th-century Ottoman mosque famous for its six minarets and interior adorned with over 20,000 handmade İznik blue tiles.

21 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Topkapi Palace Museum

The lavish Ottoman sultans' residence for 400 years, housing imperial treasures, holy relics, and the famous Harem.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Hagia Sophia

An awe-inspiring 6th-century architectural masterpiece that served as a church and mosque, with a massive dome that revolutionized world architecture.

21 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Sancaktepe

  • 17 kmBosphorus StraitThe legendary waterway dividing Europe and Asia, lined with Ottoman palaces, mosques, and wooden mansions best seen from a scenic ferry cruise.
  • 17 km15 July Martyrs BridgeThe first suspension bridge across the Bosphorus, opened in 1973, linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul.
  • 36 kmOsman Gazi BridgeSoaring 1,550 m-span suspension bridge across the Gulf of İzmit, one of the longest in the world, slashing the Istanbul–İzmir drive on the O-5 motorway.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Sancaktepe.

Samandıra

🇹🇷 Turkey

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🇹🇷 Turkey

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Umraniye

🇹🇷 Turkey

9 km awayPop. 573,265

Maltepe

🇹🇷 Turkey

10 km awayPop. 427,040

Ataşehir

🇹🇷 Turkey

10 km awayPop. 361,615

Ümraniye

🇹🇷 Turkey

11 km awayPop. 573,265

Pendik

🇹🇷 Turkey

14 km away

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