Ankara's Districts (İlçe)

A northern district near Esenboğa Airport with industrial zones and rapid residential development; high population growth in recent years.

The historic city-center district with Ankara Castle, Hamamönü and the old bazaar; a mix of historic heritage and older urban fabric.

A western district known for its mineral springs and mild summer climate; a destination for rest and nature walks.

A rural eastern district with an agricultural and livestock economy; sparsely populated with a traditional rural fabric.

A historic town known for silverwork, traditional wooden houses and Beypazarı mineral water; a cultural tourism destination.

A forested mountain district in northern Ankara with a forestry economy and unspoiled nature.

Ankara's administrative and diplomatic center, home to the Presidential Complex, parliament, ministries and embassies; the city's most upscale district.

A northern district known for pickle production and the Çubuk Dam; a mix of agriculture and a small urban fabric.

An eastern mountain district known for its ski slope and growing industrial development; close to the main highway to the east.

A developing urban district in the west with modern residential projects and an air base; rapid population growth.

Ankara's smallest district by population, in the south of the province; a traditional agricultural economy and rural fabric.

A southern district with Lake Mogan and Lake Eymir; popular for suburban living and villa-style residential projects.

A rural northwestern district with traditional agriculture and historic rock formations; sparsely populated and quiet.

A southern district known for its historic hot springs and Arabian horses; a traditional wellness destination.

An industrial and airport district in the north of the city with aerospace factories and industrial zones; rapid economic growth.

An eastern district known for Kalecik Karası vineyards and fine wine; agriculture and orchards.

Ankara's most populous district, with extensive residential fabric and large city parks; popular with families.

A northern mountain district known for therapeutic hot springs, pine forests and mineral water; a health tourism destination.

An eastern district with dense residential fabric and rising growth; a mix of older neighborhoods and new-build projects.

A western district known for its bird sanctuary, traditional handicrafts and historic bazaar; active ecotourism.

A large western district with a wheat-farming economy, the ancient ruins of Gordion and a historic role in the Battle of Sakarya.

A growing residential district in the north, upgraded to independent district status in 2008; rapid development.

An industrial-residential district in the west with large industrial zones, a rapid-transit rail line and an affordable property market.

A southern district beside Salt Lake (Tuz Gölü) with a salt-extraction and agricultural economy; distinctive landscapes.

A populous urban district west of the center with modern residential fabric, shopping centers and Anakent's Ankapark.