Yenibosna or Yenibosna Merkez is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Bahçelievler, western Istanbul Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 37,130 (2022).[2]
Yenibosna | |
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  Yenibosna Location in Turkey  Yenibosna Yenibosna (Istanbul) | |
| Coordinates: 40°59′51″N 28°51′02″E / 40.99750°N 28.85056°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Istanbul |
| District | Bahçelievler |
| Government | |
| • Muhtar | Ali Osman Kayacan |
| Population (2022) | 37,130 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
The neighbourhood is in the west of Bahçelievler, bordering with the neighbor district Küçükçekmece.
History
editThe earliest population record was 350 people. The original settlement was initially named Saraybosna, the Turkish name for the city Sarajevo, which had previously been under Turkish rule during the Ottoman Empire period. Saraybosna remained a small settlement despite being a short distance from Istanbul, the capital of the Ottoman Empire.
The founding of the Republic of Turkey saw a rapid development of the area, which was absorbed into Istanbul and the current name of Yenibosna ("New Bosnia") was adopted. The remains of the old settlement can be seen in the courtyard behind Yenibosna Primary School.[3]
The majority of the residents of Yenibosna borough are Bosniaks.
Sports
editThe Sports club affiliated with the borough is Yenibosna Spor Kulübü.
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.
- ^ "Unknown".[permanent dead link]