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Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality
Last verified: November 2, 2026
About
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) serves more than 15.6 million residents across an area of about 5,461 km² covering 39 districts and 963 neighbourhoods.
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History
Modern municipal government in Istanbul began in 1855 with the founding of the Şehremaneti; its first head (şehremini) was Salih Pasha. Municipal Law No. 1580 came into force in 1930. The City Hall in Saraçhane was designed by architect Nevzat Erol, winner of a competition held in 1953. Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality was established in 1984 under Law No. 3030; its first elected metropolitan mayor was Bedrettin Dalan.
Departments & Services
- Transport and Rail Systems
- Fire Brigade
- Parks and Gardens
- Social Services
- Culture and Arts
- Zoning and Urban Planning
- Municipal Police
Affiliated bodies include IETT, ISKI and Metro Istanbul.