Princes' Islands
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The Princes' Islands (Turkish: Prens Adaları; the word "princes" is plural, because the name means "Islands of the Princes", Greek: Πριγκηπονήσια, Pringiponisia), officially just Adalar (English: Islands); alternatively the Princes' Archipelago; is an archipelago off the coast of Istanbul, Turkey, in the Sea of Marmara. The islands constitute the municipality and district of Adalar within Istanbul Province. With a total land area of 11 km2 (4.2 sq mi), it is the fifth smallest district in Istanbul,[2] and with a permanent population of 16,690 (2022), it is by far the least populous district in Istanbul.[1]
Princes' Islands
Adalar | |
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District and municipality | |
Coordinates: 40°52′N 29°06′E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Istanbul |
Government | |
• Mayor | Erdem Gül (CHP) |
Area | 11 km2 (4 sq mi) |
Population (2022)[1] | 16,690 |
• Density | 1,500/km2 (3,900/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Postal code | 34970 |
Area code | 0216 |
Website | www |
Adalar District is made up of the main 4 Büyükada, Kınalıada, Burgazada and Heybeliada islands and the other smaller islands.