Curious about a neighborhood that transformed its identity? That’s Sanayi Mahallesi in Istanbul. Once known simply as Sanayi meaning industry this district underwent a significant name change.
Sanayi Mahallesi is now called Sultan Selim. This change happened thanks to an approval by the Istanbul Governorship on April 13 2015. The new name comes from Sultan Selim Caddesi. This is the longest and main street in the area.
Let’s explore Sanayi Mahallesi’s location. It sits in the Kağıthane district on the European side of Istanbul in the Marmara Region. Geographically it is surrounded by several other neighborhoods. Yeşilce and Seyrantepe lie to its north. Çeliktepe and Emniyet Evleri are to the south. Şirintepe is to the west. Harmantepe is to the southwest. On the east it is bordered by Beşiktaş’s Konaklar neighborhood. Büyükdere Caddesi marks the boundary.
Sanayi Mahallesi has a large population. In 2023 it was home to 35385 people. This high population is largely due to the area’s convenient transportation options. Many residents come from various provinces. These include Sivas Gümüşhane Bayburt Sinop Ordu Giresun Kastamonu Bitlis Samsun and Trabzon.
Public services are readily available in Sanayi Mahallesi. The Kağıthane State Hospital is located here. There are also educational institutions. These include the Kağıthane Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi with 45 classrooms and the Yaşar Doğu Secondary School with 27 classrooms. A post office PTT branch and a police department are also present.
Getting around Sanayi Mahallesi is easy. Several bus lines serve the area. These include 27E 27M 27T 41ST and 65A. Minibus lines also operate. Metro lines are also available.
For sports fans Sanayi Mahallesi has three amateur football clubs. These are Sanayispor İstanbul Bayburtspor and İstanbul Gümüşhanespor. They play their matches at the Mehdi Sancak Stadium.
So next time you are in Istanbul explore Sultan Selim formerly Sanayi Mahallesi. Experience its vibrant streets its diverse community and its convenient location. Discover how a name change reflects a neighborhood’s evolving story.