Gölbaşı, Ankara

Gölbaşı is a municipality and district of Ankara Province, Turkey.[2] Its area is 1,364 km2,[3] and its population is 150,047 (2022).[1] It is 20 km (12 mi) south of the city of Ankara. Its elevation is 970 m (3,182 ft). The district includes the Mogan and Eymir lakes.

A train and bridge in Gölbaşı
Gölbaşı
District and municipality
Lake Mogan Park
Lake Mogan Park
Official logo of Gölbaşı
Logo
Map showing Gölbaşı District in Ankara Province
Map showing Gölbaşı District in Ankara Province
Gölbaşı is located in Turkey
Gölbaşı
Gölbaşı
Location in Turkey
Gölbaşı is located in Turkey Central Anatolia
Gölbaşı
Gölbaşı
Gölbaşı (Turkey Central Anatolia)
Coordinates: 39°47′43″N 32°48′10″E
CountryTurkey
ProvinceAnkara
Government
 • MayorRamazan Şimşek (MHP)
Area
1,364 km2 (527 sq mi)
Elevation
970 m (3,180 ft)
Population
 (2022)[1]
150,047
 • Density110/km2 (280/sq mi)
Time zoneTRT (UTC+3)
Area code0312
Websitewww.ankaragolbasi.bel.tr
Lake Mogan

Although the lakes are polluted and infested with mosquitoes, the picnic areas and lakeside restaurants of Gölbaşı serve as a popular retreat from the city for the people of Ankara. A number of government departments have accommodations here, and the town is slowly but surely joining up with the city as the green space between the two disappears. Türk Telekom have their satellite ground control in the area.

History

Archaeological research in the area has revealed occupation since 3000 BC by a succession of civilısations including Early Bronze Age, Hittites, Phrygians, Romans, and Byzantines. Excavated sites include Selametli, Tuluntaş, Tuluntaş-Ortaçayır, Kızılcaşar-Gökçepınar, Karagedik, Bacılar, Bezirhane Kültepe, Bezirhane-Kepenekçi and İncek-Harmantepe.

The area has long been occupied by Turks, and it was here that Timur hid his elephants in the woods before the Battle of Ankara.

Places of interest

Demographics
Historical population[4]
YearPop.±% p.a.
198531,671—    
200062,602+4.65%
200773,670+2.35%
2012110,643+8.47%
2017130,363+3.33%
2022150,047+2.85%
Source: TÜIK (2007-2022)[1]

The population of Gölbaşı city is growing very fast. The main reasons are: a high natural growth rate, migration from rural areas (rural exodus) and immigration from the city of Ankara.

Composition

There are 54 neighbourhoods in Gölbaşı District:[5]

References
  1. "Population Of SRE-1, SRE-2, Provinces and Districts". TÜIK. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  2. Büyükşehir İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  3. "İl ve İlçe Yüz ölçümleri". General Directorate of Mapping. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  4. Turkish Statistical Institute
  5. Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
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