Administrative and Diplomatic Hub
The districts of Çankaya, Yenimahalle, Keçiören, Mamak and Altındağ form Ankara's main urban fabric — with the Presidential Complex, ministries, foreign embassies, the old castle bazaar and leading universities.
Ankara: Turkey's Political and Administrative Capital
Geography, districts and key features of the city
Getting to Know Ankara
Ankara sits in the center of the Anatolian plateau at an elevation of more than 900 meters and has been the capital of the Republic of Turkey since 1923. It is the main center of government institutions, foreign embassies and some of the country's most reputable universities, such as METU (ODTÜ), Bilkent and Hacettepe.
Administratively, Ankara is divided into 25 districts (ilçe), 9 of which form the main urban fabric while the rest include rural, historic and mountain districts. The province has a population of nearly 6 million and is Turkey's second most populous city.
5.9M+
Approx. Population
25
Districts
Central Anatolia Region
Location
1 international airport (Esenboğa)
Airport
UTC+3
Time Zone
Key Features of Ankara
Nature, History and Industry
Beyond the city center, Ankara includes historic districts such as Beypazarı (known for silverwork), natural areas such as Kızılcahamam (hot springs) and industrial and airport areas such as Sincan and Etimesgut.
Ankara's Districts
All 25 Ankara Districts at a Glance
At a glance, get to know all of Ankara's districts — from the city center to the surrounding towns.