İstanbul, by district
Select a district on the map or in the side index. Drag to tilt, scroll to zoom.
What the atlas holds here
Prisons & jails
26 facilities
Frequently asked
How many prisons and jails are in İstanbul, Turkey?
The atlas lists 26 prisons, jails and detention centres in İstanbul, Turkey, including 19 prisons and 3 open prisons.
How many police stations are in İstanbul, Turkey?
185 police units are listed for İstanbul, Turkey: 171 police stations, 8 municipal police units and 6 gendarmerie units.
Can I look up a prisoner in İstanbul, Turkey?
Public inmate lists are generally not published in Turkey. Contact the facility or the General Directorate of Prisons and Detention Houses, using the address and telephone on each facility page.
Which district has the most facilities?
Silivri, with 11 prisons and jails and 10 police units.
Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?
Yes for 26 entries of 26. Where a number is missing, the facility page shows its address and map location; details can change, so the agency's own website is the authority.
Who runs the prisons in İstanbul, Turkey?
Prisons in Turkey, including those in İstanbul, are run by the General Directorate of Prisons and Detention Houses.
What specialised facilities are there in İstanbul, Turkey?
The atlas lists 2 women's prisons, 2 young offender institutions and 3 open prisons here. Each has its own page with the address and, where published, a phone number.
How is İstanbul, Turkey divided in the atlas?
The atlas files İstanbul, Turkey by district, following official administrative boundaries; 39 districts currently have entries. Every facility is listed in the district where it is located; Silivri is the largest by number of entries.
How do I contact the police in İstanbul, Turkey?
In an emergency, call the national emergency number. For anything else, the atlas lists 185 police units here. Open a district to see the units in each area.