Alibey | |
|---|---|
| Alibey neighborhood in the left bottom corner of the aerial image of Silivri | |
| Coordinates: 41°04′22″N28°15′16″E / 41.07278°N 28.25444°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Istanbul |
| District | Silivri |
| Population (2022) | 18,072 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 34570 |
| Area code | 0212 |
Alibey is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silivri, Istanbul Province, Turkey. [1] Its population is 18,072 (2022). [2] It is situated southeast of the city center, bordered by the highway D-100 in the north.
The neighborhood takes its name from a no more existing Alibey Mosque. The historic mosque in Silivri was destroyed by the invading Bulgarian troops of the Principality of Bulgaria during the Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878). [3]
Public buildings and places in Alibey are: the Silivri Municipality central service buildings (Turgut Özal Blvd.), [4] the courthouse (Turgut Özal Blvd.), [5] the headquarters of Silivri district Gendarmerie (Çetin St.), [6] and the Silvri Cemetery (Akgün Silivri St.). [7]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 15,626 | — |
| 2012 | 17,404 | +2.18% |
| 2017 | 18,122 | +0.81% |
| 2022 | 18,072 | −0.06% |
| Source: TÜIK (2007-2022) [2] | ||
Six schools are located in Alibey, which are: [8]
The women's football club Alibeyspor competes in the Turkish Women's Third League. [9] [10]
The private hospital Silivri Özel Kolan Hastanesi (Turgut Özal Blvd.) is situated in ALibey. [11]