Akyurt, formerly Ravlı, is a municipality and districtofAnkara Province, Turkey.[2] Its area is 369 km2,[3] and its population is 40,625 (2022).[1] Its elevation is 1,084 m (3,556 ft).[4]
Akyurt
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District and municipality
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Urban center of Akyurt
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Map showing Akyurt District in Ankara Province
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| Coordinates: 40°08′N 33°05′E / 40.133°N 33.083°E / 40.133; 33.083 | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Ankara |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Hilal Ayık (AKP) |
| Area | 369 km2 (142 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,084 m (3,556 ft) |
| Population
(2022)[1]
| 40,625 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (290/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Area code | 0312 |
| Website | www |
Akyurt is an industrial area about 30 km from the city centre, near Ankara Esenboğa International Airport, on the road from Ankara to Çankırı. Factories in the district include Mikes, and a plant of the electronics company ASELSAN. There are over 40,000 residents, including many recent migrants from Çankırı, Çorum and Kastamonu.
There are 26 neighbourhoods in Akyurt District:[5]
Turkey
