Princes' Islands
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, and with a permanent population of 16,690 (2022), it is by far the least populous district in Istanbul.
Princes' Islands
Adalar | |
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District and municipality | |
Map showing Adalar District in Istanbul Province | |
Princes' Islands Location in Turkey Princes' Islands Princes' Islands (Istanbul) | |
| Coordinates: 40°52′N 29°06′E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Istanbul |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Erdem Gül (CHP) |
| Area | 11 km2 (4 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | 16,690 |
| • Density | 1,500/km2 (3,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | TRT (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 34970 |
| Area code | 0216 |
| Website | www |
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