Bahçelievler, Ankara
| Bahçelievler | |
|---|---|
| Neighboorhood | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Region | West Anatolia |
| Subregion | Ankara |
| Province | Ankara |
| District | Çankaya |
| Government | |
| • Headman | Halim Uzel |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 11,615 |
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Bahçelievler is a neighborhood in Çankaya District of Ankara, Turkey. The name means 'houses with gardens' in Turkish language.
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 October 8, 1978, when 7 students, members of the Turkish Workers' Party were killed by neo-fascists, see "Multi-party period of the Republic of Turkey".
Demographics
| Historical population[1] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2007 | 13,650 | — |
| 2008 | 12,619 | −7.55% |
| 2009 | 12,341 | −2.20% |
| 2010 | 11,895 | −3.61% |
| 2011 | 11,882 | −0.11% |
| 2012 | 12,338 | +3.84% |
| 2013 | 11,971 | −2.97% |
| 2014 | 11,909 | −0.52% |
| 2015 | 11,939 | +0.25% |
| 2016 | 11,615 | −2.71% |
Places in Bahçelievler, Ankara
- The main building of the Turkish National Library system (Milli Kütüphane Başkanlığı[2]) 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
- ↑ Turkish Statistical Institute
- ↑ Milli Kütüphane Baskanligi (National Library of Turkey) (in English)
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