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{{Otheruses|Kazan (disambiguation)}}
{{Other uses|Kazan (disambiguation)}}
{{Infobox Turkey place
{{Infobox settlement <!--more fields are available for this Infobox--See Template:Infobox Settlement-->
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| image_skyline = Kazan (4).jpg
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|subdivision_type2=[[Provinces of Turkey|Province]]
|subdivision_name2 = Ankara
| province = Ankara
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|timezone= [[Eastern European Time|EET]]
| leader_name = Selim Çırpanoğlu
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|blank_name=[[Turkish car number plates|Licence&nbsp;plate]]
|leader_title = [[Governor]]
|leader_name = Özlem Bozkurt Gevrek
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|leader_name1 = Lokman Ertürk ([[Justice and Development Party (Turkey)|AKP]])
|website = [http://www.kazan.gov.tr/ www.kazan.gov.tr]
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'''Kahramankazan''' (before 2016: '''Kazan''') is a municipality and [[Districts of Turkey|district]] of [[Ankara Province]], [[Turkey]].<ref>[https://www.e-icisleri.gov.tr/Anasayfa/MulkiIdariBolumleri.aspx Büyükşehir İlçe Belediyesi], Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 8 June 2023.</ref> Its area is 547&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.harita.gov.tr/uploads/files-folder/il_ilce_alanlari.xlsx|title=İl ve İlçe Yüz ölçümleri|publisher=General Directorate of Mapping|access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref> and its population is 59,123 (2022).<ref name=tuik>{{Cite web |title=Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports|url=https://biruni.tuik.gov.tr/medas/?kn=95&locale=en |access-date=22 May 2023|publisher=[[TÜİK]]|language=en|format=XLS}}</ref> It lies in the plain of Akıncı to the north west of the city of [[Ankara]]. Its elevation is {{convert|892|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/TU/68/Kazan.html|title=Geographical information on Kazan, Turkey|access-date=21 June 2023|author=Falling Rain Genomics, Inc}}</ref>

'''Kazan''' is a town and district of [[Ankara Province]] in the [[Central Anatolia Region, Turkey|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.
<ref>[http://report.tuik.gov.tr/reports/rwservlet?adnksdb2=&ENVID=adnksdb2Env&report=idari_yapi_09sonrasi.RDF&p_il1=6&p_yil=2010&p_dil=2&desformat=html Statistical Institute ]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xist.org/cntry/turkey.aspx?levels=Ic%20Anadolu|title=Statistical information on Turkey's administrative units|accessdate=2008-03-31|author=GeoHive|language=English}}</ref> The district covers an area of {{convert|408|km2|sqmi|0|abbr=on}},<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.statoids.com/ytr.html|title=Statistical information on districts of Turkey|accessdate=2008-05-03|author=Statoids|language=English}}</ref> and the average elevation is {{convert|890|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}.


==History==
==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.
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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.envanter.gov.tr/anit/index/detay/35273 |title=Bitik Höyük |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304081837/http://www.envanter.gov.tr/anit/index/detay/35273 |archive-date=2016-03-04 }}</ref>


==Kazan today==
==Kahramankazan 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.
Today the area is a popular weekend retreat for the people of Ankara. Kahramankazan is a busy small town. Industry in the city includes a brewery and a cement factory.


Opened in November 2011, the [[Turkish Satellite Assembly, Integration and Test Center]] (UMET), is situated in the Fethiye neighborhood of the city.
==Notes==

{{Reflist}}
A large [[trona]] ore deposit, which lays {{cvt|600|m}} underground, is mined and processed by [[Kazan Soda Elektrik]] of [[Ciner Holding]] in the city.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cinergroup.com.tr/cam-ve-kimyasallar/kazan-soda-elektrik |publisher=[[Ciner Holding|Ciner Grup]] |title=Kazan Soda Elektrik |language=tr |access-date=2018-01-17 }}</ref>

The town was renamed Kahramankazan (Hero Kazan) in 2016 due to the role of local residents in opposing the [[2016 Turkish coup d'état attempt]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kazan ilçesinin adı 'Kahramankazan' oldu |url=https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/gunun-basliklari/kazan-ilcesinin-adi-kahramankazan-oldu/672250 |access-date=2023-06-20 |website=www.aa.com.tr}}</ref>

=== 2024 terrorist attack ===
{{Main|2024 Turkish Aerospace Industries headquarters attack}}
On October 23, 2024, an explosion happened at the headquarters of the [[Turkish Aerospace Industries]], which was located in Kahramankazan. Many were killed and wounded, and some are known as martyrs. The explosion was known as a terrorist attack.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-23 |title=Headquarters of state-owned Turkish Aerospace Industries hit by deadly "terrorist attack," official says - CBS News |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/turkey-turkish-aerospace-industries-terrorist-attack-ankara/ |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Composition==
There are 48 [[mahalle|neighbourhoods]] in Kahramankazan District:<ref>[https://www.e-icisleri.gov.tr/Anasayfa/MulkiIdariBolumleri.aspx Mahalle], Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 22 May 2023.</ref>
{{div col|colwidth=12em}}
* [[Ahi, Kahramankazan|Ahi]]
* [[Akçaören, Kahramankazan|Akçaören]]
* Akıncı
* [[Alpagut, Kahramankazan|Alpagut]]
* [[Aşağıkaraören, Kahramankazan|Aşağıkaraören]]
* Atatürk
* [[Aydın, Kahramankazan|Aydın]]
* [[Bitik, Kahramankazan|Bitik]]
* [[Çalta, Kahramankazan|Çalta]]
* [[Ciğir, Kahramankazan|Ciğir]]
* [[Çimşit, Kahramankazan|Çimşit]]
* [[Dağyaka, Kahramankazan|Dağyaka]]
* [[Dutözü, Kahramankazan|Dutözü]]
* [[Emirgazi, Kahramankazan|Emirgazi]]
* Fatih
* [[Fethiye, Kahramankazan|Fethiye]]
* [[Günbaşı, Kahramankazan|Günbaşı]]
* [[Güvenç, Kahramankazan|Güvenç]]
* [[İçören, Kahramankazan|İçören]]
* [[İmrendi, Kahramankazan|İmrendi]]
* [[İnceğiz, Kahramankazan|İnceğiz]]
* [[İne, Kahramankazan|İne]]
* [[İymir, Kahramankazan|İymir]]
* Kanuni Sultan Süleyman
* [[Karalar, Kahramankazan|Karalar]]
* Kayı
* [[Kılıçlar, Kahramankazan|Kılıçlar]]
* [[Kınık, Kahramankazan|Kınık]]
* [[Kışla, Kahramankazan|Kışla]]
* [[Kumpınar, Kahramankazan|Kumpınar]]
* [[Örencik, Kahramankazan|Örencik]]
* [[Orhaniye, Kahramankazan|Orhaniye]]
* [[Peçenek, Kahramankazan|Peçenek]]
* [[Sancar, Kahramankazan|Sancar]]
* [[Saraç, Kahramankazan|Saraç]]
* [[Saray, Kahramankazan|Saray]]
* [[Sarıayak, Kahramankazan|Sarıayak]]
* [[Sarılar, Kahramankazan|Sarılar]]
* Satıkadın
* [[Soğucak, Kahramankazan|Soğucak]]
* [[Tekke, Kahramankazan|Tekke]]
* [[Uçarı, Kahramankazan|Uçarı]]
* [[Yakupderviş, Kahramankazan|Yakupderviş]]
* [[Yassıören, Kahramankazan|Yassıören]]
* Yavuz Sultan Selim
* [[Yayalar, Kahramankazan|Yayalar]]
* [[Yazıbeyli, Kahramankazan|Yazıbeyli]]
* Yıldırımbeyazıt
{{div col end}}


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
* {{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/TU/0/Kazan.html|title=Geographical information on Kazan, Turkey|accessdate=2008-03-31|author=Falling Rain Genomics, Inc|language=English}}
* {{cite web|url=http://www.kenthaber.com/IlceDetay.aspx?ID=81|title=General information on Kazan, Ankara|accessdate=2008-03-31|author=Kenthaber.com|language=Turkish}}


==External links==
==External links==
{{commonscatinline}}
* [http://www.kazan.gov.tr/ District governor's official website] {{tr icon}}
* {{Official|http://kahramankazan.gov.tr/ }} {{in lang|tr}}
* [http://www.kazan.bel.tr/ District municipality's official website] {{tr icon}} / {{en icon}} / {{ru icon}}
* [http://kahramankazan.bel.tr/ District municipality's official website] (in Turkish)
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160304135716/http://actaturcica.com/_media/2014-01/0_makale-ergu%CC%88nveren-kazan_i%CC%87lc%CC%A7esi_i%CC%87sminin_kaynag%CC%86%C4%B1.pdf A scientific paper on the etymology of the name Kazan]


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{{Districts of Turkey|provname=Ankara}}
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Latest revision as of 05:02, 28 October 2024

For other uses, see Kazan (disambiguation).
Kahramankazan
District and municipality
Official logo of Kahramankazan
Logo
Map showing Kahramankazan District in Ankara Province
Map showing Kahramankazan District in Ankara Province
Kahramankazan is located in Turkey
Kahramankazan
Kahramankazan
Location in Turkey
Kahramankazan is located in Turkey Central Anatolia
Kahramankazan
Kahramankazan
Kahramankazan (Turkey Central Anatolia)
Coordinates: 40°12′23″N 32°40′54″E / 40.20639°N 32.68167°E / 40.20639; 32.68167
CountryTurkey
ProvinceAnkara
Government
 • MayorSelim Çırpanoğlu (CHP)
Area
547 km2 (211 sq mi)
Elevation
892 m (2,927 ft)
Population
 (2022)[1]
59,123
 • Density110/km2 (280/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
06980
Area code0312
Websitewww.kahramankazan.bel.tr

Kahramankazan (before 2016: Kazan) is a municipality and district of Ankara Province, Turkey.[2] Its area is 547 km2,[3] and its population is 59,123 (2022).[1] It lies in the plain of Akıncı to the north west of the city of Ankara. Its elevation is 892 m (2,927 ft).[4]

History

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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.[5]

Kahramankazan today

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Today the area is a popular weekend retreat for the people of Ankara. Kahramankazan is a busy small town. Industry in the city includes a brewery and a cement factory.

Opened in November 2011, the Turkish Satellite Assembly, Integration and Test Center (UMET), is situated in the Fethiye neighborhood of the city.

A large trona ore deposit, which lays 600 m (2,000 ft) underground, is mined and processed by Kazan Soda Elektrik of Ciner Holding in the city.[6]

The town was renamed Kahramankazan (Hero Kazan) in 2016 due to the role of local residents in opposing the 2016 Turkish coup d'état attempt.[7]

2024 terrorist attack

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Main article: 2024 Turkish Aerospace Industries headquarters attack

On October 23, 2024, an explosion happened at the headquarters of the Turkish Aerospace Industries, which was located in Kahramankazan. Many were killed and wounded, and some are known as martyrs. The explosion was known as a terrorist attack.[8]

Composition

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There are 48 neighbourhoods in Kahramankazan District:[9]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  2. ^ Büyükşehir İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  3. ^ "İl ve İlçe Yüz ölçümleri". General Directorate of Mapping. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  4. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. "Geographical information on Kazan, Turkey". Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  5. ^ "Bitik Höyük". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04.
  6. ^ "Kazan Soda Elektrik" (in Turkish). Ciner Grup. Retrieved 2018-01-17.
  7. ^ "Kazan ilçesinin adı 'Kahramankazan' oldu". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  8. ^ "Headquarters of state-owned Turkish Aerospace Industries hit by deadly "terrorist attack," official says - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. 2024-10-23. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  9. ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
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