Uskumruköy

Uskumruköy (literally mackerel village) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Sarıyer, Istanbul Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 9,864 (2022).[2] It is situated to the north of Belgrad Forest which is one of the most popular excursion areas of İstanbul citizens. It is 8 km (5 mi) west of Sarıyer centre and a suburb of Greater İstanbul.

Uskumruköy
Neighbourhood
Uskumruköy is located in Turkey
Uskumruköy
Uskumruköy
Location in Turkey
Uskumruköy is located in Istanbul
Uskumruköy
Uskumruköy
Uskumruköy (Istanbul)
Coordinates: 41°13′N 29°01′E
CountryTurkey
ProvinceIstanbul
DistrictSarıyer
Elevation
75 m (246 ft)
Population
 (2022)
9,864
Time zoneTRT (UTC+3)
Postal code
34450
Area code0212

Uskumruköy is an old village and the ruins of an observation tower around the village was probably built by Republic of Genoa in the Middle Ages. During Ottoman Empire era the village was a gathering place of the army prior to campaigns to west. The economy of the village used to depend on cattle breeding and woodchopping. But at the present, most of the village area was bought by the construction companies and modern houses for İstanbul residents are being built. According to muhtar there are about 2500 villas in the village area.[3] On the other hand, new European quarters of İstanbul are planned to be built in a vast area which covers Uskumruköy.[4]

References
  1. Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  2. "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  3. Sarıyer Newspaper article (in Turkish)
  4. Hürriyet Newspaper article (in Turkish)
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