Kızılay, Ankara
Kızılay is a neighbourhood in Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey. It is named after the Kızılay Derneği (Turkish Red Crescent) whose headquarters used to be located at the Kızılay Square, its centre.
Kızılay | |
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Neighborhood | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Region | West Anatolia |
| Subregion | Ankara |
| Province | Ankara |
| District | Çankaya |
| Government | |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 1,675 |
Güvenpark in Kızılay has many trees and benches, while a metro station and a bus terminal nearby provide easy access to other parts of the city.
On March 13, 2016, Kızılay suffered a terrorist bombing which killed 37 people and injured 125. The bombing took place on Atatürk Boulevard near Güvenpark.
Demographics
| Historical population[1] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2007 | 1,125 | — |
| 2008 | 1,122 | −0.27% |
| 2009 | 2,037 | +81.55% |
| 2010 | 2,196 | +7.81% |
| 2011 | 2,195 | −0.05% |
| 2012 | 1,846 | −15.90% |
| 2013 | 1,856 | +0.54% |
| 2014 | 1,723 | −7.17% |
| 2015 | 1,856 | +7.72% |
| 2016 | 1,675 | −9.75% |
Gallery
Selanik Street and Kızılay Square
Güven Park, 2006
References
- Turkish Statistical Institute
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