Kazan, Ankara

Kazan
—  District  —
Location of Kazan, Ankara within Turkey.
Coordinates:
Country  Turkey
Region Central Anatolia
Province Ankara
Government
 • Governor Özlem Bozkurt Gevrek
 • Mayor Lokman Ertürk (AKP)
Area
 • District 408 km2 (157.5 sq mi)
Elevation 890 m (2,920 ft)
Population (2010)
 • District 39,537
 • Density 72.77/km2 (188.5/sq mi)
 • Urban 37,718
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 06980
Area code(s) 0312
Licence plate 06
Website www.kazan.gov.tr

Kazan is a town and district of Ankara Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey, standing on the plain of Akıncı to the north west of the city of Ankara. According to 2010 census, population of the district is 39,537 of which 37,718 live in the town of Kazan. [1][2] The district covers an area of 408 km2 (158 sq mi),[3] and the average elevation is 890 m (2,920 ft).

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History

Archaeological research reveals the plain has a long past, going back to prehistoric times, and findings during the excavation of the Bitik Höyük mound date back to the copper age.

Kazan today

Today the area is a popular weekend retreat for the people of Ankara, and Kazan is a busy small town, likely to grow as the city draws closer. Industry includes a brewery and a cement factory.

Notes

  1. ^ Statistical Institute
  2. ^ GeoHive. "Statistical information on Turkey's administrative units" (in English). http://www.xist.org/cntry/turkey.aspx?levels=Ic%20Anadolu. Retrieved 2008-03-31. 
  3. ^ Statoids. "Statistical information on districts of Turkey" (in English). http://www.statoids.com/ytr.html. Retrieved 2008-05-03. 

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