Emel Canpolat

Çankaya, located in the central part of Ankara, the capital city of Turkey, is the second most populous district in Turkey and the most populous district in Ankara, with a population of around 1 million. Within the boundaries of the district, which encompasses the administrative centre of Turkey, there are 124 neighbourhoods, 13 universities, 333,537 residences, 107,000 businesses, and 114 embassies, with a daytime population exceeding 2 million. Moreover, Çankaya has a complex structure where large population groups with different socio-economic and cultural characteristics live together and interact, resulting in a diverse range of habits, lifestyles, needs, and social and economic profiles. In short, Çankaya district is an important urban area that influences both the city of Ankara and Turkey, thanks to its advanced functions.