Halkalı Merkez, Administrative district in Küçükçekmece, Turkey
Halkalı Merkez is a residential neighborhood in Küçükçekmece district, located about 16 km from central Istanbul. The area spans approximately 4.4 square kilometers and is home to around 80,000 people with municipal buildings, shops, and recreational facilities.
The neighborhood developed from farmland into a residential area during the rapid urbanization of western Istanbul in the late 20th century. This transformation reflects the broader city growth that converted many traditional lands into modern settlements.
The neighborhood has become a local meeting point where shops, cafés, and small restaurants shape daily life. People use the central squares to gather and spend time together, much like in other modern districts on Istanbul's European side.
The neighborhood uses postal code 34303 and connects well to public transportation networks, making navigation straightforward. Visitors should use the central squares and main shopping streets as orientation points to find their way around.
The area has a park covering about 1,250 square meters that opened in 2020, featuring three basketball courts and children's play areas. This recreational offering shows how the neighborhood creates space for community activities and welcomes families.
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