Kızılay is the city center of Ankara Province in the municipality and district of Çankaya, Turkey.[1] Its population is 1,311 (2022).[2] It is named after the Kızılay Derneği (Turkish Red Crescent) whose former headquarters was located at the Kızılay Square.

Kızılay
Kızılay is located in Turkey
Kızılay
Kızılay
Location in Turkey
Kızılay is located in Turkey Central Anatolia
Kızılay
Kızılay
Kızılay (Turkey Central Anatolia)
Coordinates: 39°55′N 32°51′E / 39.917°N 32.850°E / 39.917; 32.850
CountryTurkey
ProvinceAnkara
DistrictÇankaya
Population
 (2022)
1,311
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)

Güvenpark in Kızılay is the center park and a common meeting location which occasionally serves the population as a recreational area. Ankara Metro, Ankaray and the bus stops nearby, provide easy access to other parts of the city.

On March 13, 2016, Kızılay suffered a terrorist bombing which killed 37 people and injured 125. The bombing took place on Atatürk Boulevard near Güvenpark.

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
20071,125—    
20121,846+10.41%
20171,356−5.98%
20221,311−0.67%
Source: TÜIK (2007–2022)[2]
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References

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  1. ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Population Of Municipalities, Villages And Quarters". TÜIK. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
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