Kartal, on the Anatolian side of Istanbul, on the shores of the Sea of Marmara, Istanbul is located in the south west peninsula, with 501.209 and adjacent areas based on 2008 census district, which is a union of 48,000 sqm area. Kartal district, west Maltepe, Sancaktepe the north, northeast and east is surrounded by Sultanbeyli Pendik district. The highest point of Istanbul called Aydos Mountain and Istanbul's balcony Yakacık Hill is an Kartal.
