Bayrampaşa
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The mayor is Hasan Mutlu (CHP), in office since April 2024.[4]
History
The district was created in 1990 from part of the Eyüp district.[5][6] Before 1936, Bayrampaşa was part of Fatih district.
Until 1970, the area was known as Sağmalcılar, when a large outbreak of cholera, caused by pollution of the Ottoman-built water supply by new buildings and factories, led to the area being quarantined. Following this incident, the name Sağmalcılar became synonymous with cholera, so the district was renamed Bayrampaşa, after the 17th-century Ottoman grand vizier Bayram Pasha. Little of the Ottoman water system, which was built by Mimar Sinan, remains today.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
On 1 December 2015, an explosion occurred near Bayrampaşa metro station, leaving several injured.[7]
Economy
Before 1970, Bayrampaşa’s economy was primarily agricultural. Following rapid urbanization and waves of migration after the 1970s, the district shifted towards a more industrial and trade-based economy. Today, while some residents work outside the district, many are employed in local trades or industrial jobs.
Bayrampaşa is not home to heavy industry, but it has become a hub for light manufacturing and services, including automotive repair, spare parts production, tool manufacturing, electrical and electronic components, plastic casting, metalwork, machining, and textiles. The district has no agricultural zones.[8]
Geography
The people of Bayrampaşa are mainly Albanians and Bosniaks.[9]
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The district's neighbours are Gaziosmanpaşa to the north, Eyüp to the east, Zeytinburnu to the south, and Esenler to the west.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
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- Istanbul's largest prison (currently decommissioned)
- two large sports complexes
- the main bus station (which is actually in Bayrampaşa, although it is named Esenler bus station)
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Bayrampaşa is famous for its artichokes produced in the past, but now although there is no production in the region its name is given to a variety of artichoke in Turkey. A large statue of an artichoke is located in the middle of the district which has become a symbol of the region.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
The local football team based in the district is called Bayrampaşaspor.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Composition
There are 11 neighbourhoods in Bayrampaşa District:[10] Template:Div col
- Altıntepsi
- Cevatpaşa
- İsmetpaşa
- Kartaltepe
- Kocatepe
- Muratpaşa
- Orta
- Terazidere
- Vatan
- Yenidoğan
- Yıldırım
Twin cities
References
Bibliography
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External links
- District governor's official website Template:In lang
- District municipality's official website Template:In lang
- Miscellaneous images of Bayrampaşa Template:Webarchive
- ↑ Büyükşehir İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
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- ↑ Bayrampaşa’nın yeni Belediye Başkanı Hasan Mutlu, Bayrampaşa Belediyesi. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ↑ Kanun No. 3644, Resmî Gazete, 20 May 1990.
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- ↑ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.