Bahçelievler, Ankara
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  Bahçelievler Location in Turkey  Bahçelievler Bahçelievler (Turkey Central Anatolia) | |
| Coordinates: 39°55′43″N 32°49′38″E / 39.9286°N 32.8272°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Ankara |
| District | Çankaya |
| Population (2022) | 10,638 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Bahçelievler is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Çankaya, Ankara Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 10,638 (2022).[2] The name means 'houses with gardens' in Turkish.
The neighborhood was known in the 1970s as a battleground for the right and left wing political factions. In particular, it is the place of the Bahçelievler massacre of 8 October 1978, when 7 students, members of the Workers' Party of Turkey, were killed by neo-fascists, see "Multi-party period of the Republic of Turkey".
Demographics[edit]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 13,650 | — |
| 2012 | 12,338 | −2.00% |
| 2017 | 11,412 | −1.55% |
| 2022 | 10,638 | −1.39% |
| Source: TÜIK (2007-2022)[2] | ||
Places in Bahçelievler, Ankara[edit]
- The main building of the Turkish National Library system (Milli Kütüphane Başkanlığı[3]) is located here.
- Bahcelievler Culture and Leisure Centre houses four movie theatres, one bowling hall and other facilities.
- Bahcelievler Business Centre is a business and shopping centre of Ankara. It also houses three movie theatres and a number of cafes.
- Ankara Ice Palace, an indoor ice arena, opened in 1989.
References[edit]
- ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Population Of Municipalities, Villages And Quarters". TÜIK. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- ^ Milli Kütüphane Baskanligi (National Library of Turkey) Archived 2006-06-10 at the Wayback Machine (in English)