Ankara
"Ancyra" redirects here. For the insect genus, see Ancyra (genus). For the Archdiocese, see Ancyra (Catholic titular see). For other uses, see Ankara (disambiguation). Metropolitan municipality , National capital of Turkey in Central Anatolia, Turkey Ankara Metropolitan municipality National capital of Turkey Clockwise, from top: Hittite Sun Course Monument and Sıhhiye Square, Anıtkabir, Atakule, Kocatepe Mosque, Beypazarı, Ankara Castle and Kızılay. Nickname(s): Heart of Turkey Ankara Location of Ankara Coordinates: 39°56′N 32°52′E / 39.933°N 32.867°E / 39.933; 32.867 Coordinates: 39°56′N 32°52′E / 39.933°N 32.867°E / 39.933; 32.867 Country Turkey Region Central Anatolia Province Ankara Capital town Çankaya (De-facto; Turkish metropolises have no official capital towns) Government • Mayor Mustafa Tuna (AKP) • Governor Ercan Topaca Area • Total 24,521 km 2 (9,468 sq mi) Elevation 938 m (3,077 ft) Population (2017) • Total 5,445,026 [1] Time zone FET (UTC+3...