Şamlar is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Başakşehir, Istanbul Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 1,267 (2022).[2] It is situated in the European portion of Turkey, so called Rumeli, to the east of the Sazlıdere Dam reservoir. It is about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) northwest of Başakşehir.
Şamlar | |
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  Şamlar Location in Turkey  Şamlar Şamlar (Istanbul) | |
| Coordinates: 41°07′N 28°44′E / 41.117°N 28.733°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Istanbul |
| District | Başakşehir |
| Elevation | 50 m (160 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 1,267 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 34306 |
| Area code | 0212 |
The oldest building in the village is a mosque dated 1839. A part of village territory was confiscated during the construction of Sazlıdere Dam. For that part, the government started a new housing project which is now called Yenişamlar ("new Şamlar"). The main economic activities of the village are agriculture, cattle breeding, fishing and some light industries.
References
edit- ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
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