Mamak, Ankara
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| Mamak | |
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| — District — | |
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| Coordinates: 39°57′N 32°55′E / 39.95°N 32.917°E | |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Region | Central Anatolia |
| Province | Ankara |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Nuh Mehmet Hamurcu |
| • Mayor | Mesut Akgül (AKP) |
| Area | |
| • District | 478 km2 (185 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 899 m (2,949 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Urban | 549,585 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 06xxx |
| Area code(s) | 0312 |
| Licence plate | 06 |
| Website | www.mamak.gov.tr |
Mamak is a metropolitan district of Ankara Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey, part of the city of Ankara. According to 2010 census, population of Mamak is 549,585 [1][2] The district covers an area of 478 km2 (185 sq mi),[3] and the average elevation is 899 m (2,949 ft).
Public buildings include; the military prison, the subject of legend, poem and song; the military electronic surveillance centre; and Ankara's largest rubbish dump.
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[edit] Prominent neighbourhoods
- Akdere
- Hüseyin Gazi - a hilly area, a popular spot for caving and rock-climbing
- Saimekadın
- Keçikıran
- Tepecik
- Tuzluçayır
[edit] Notes
- ^ Statistical Institute
- ^ GeoHive. "Statistical information on Turkey's administrative units" (in English). http://www.xist.org/cntry/turkey.aspx?levels=Ic%20Anadolu. Retrieved 2008-03-31.
- ^ Statoids. "Statistical information on districts of Turkey" (in English). http://www.statoids.com/ytr.html. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
[edit] References
- Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. "Geographical information on Mamak, Turkey" (in English). http://www.fallingrain.com/world/TU/68/Mamak.html. Retrieved 2008-03-31.
- Kenthaber.com. "General information on Mamak, Ankara" (in Turkish). http://www.kenthaber.com/IlceDetay.aspx?ID=84. Retrieved 2008-03-31.
[edit] External links
- District governor's official website (Turkish)
- District municipality's official website (Turkish)
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Coordinates: 39°56′32″N 32°55′23″E / 39.94222°N 32.92306°E
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