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District and municipality in Ankara, Turkey
Güdül
District and municipality
A nature scene from GüdülA nature scene from Güdül
Map showing Güdül District in Ankara ProvinceMap showing Güdül District in Ankara Province
Güdül is located in TurkeyGüdülGüdülLocation in TurkeyShow map of TurkeyGüdül is located in Turkey Central AnatoliaGüdülGüdülGüdül (Turkey Central Anatolia)Show map of Turkey Central Anatolia
Coordinates: 40°12′40″N 32°14′34″E / 40.21111°N 32.24278°E / 40.21111; 32.24278
CountryTurkey
ProvinceAnkara
Government
 • MayorMuzaffer Yalçın (AKP)
Area540 km (210 sq mi)
Elevation720 m (2,360 ft)
Population8,079
 • Density15/km (39/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code06840
Area code0312
Websitegudul.bel.tr

Güdül is a municipality and district of Ankara Province, Turkey. Its area is 540 km, and its population is 8,079 (2022). It is 90 km north-west of the city of Ankara, off the motorway to Istanbul.

Güdül is a mountainous district with a dry climate featuring cold winters (down to -20 °C), hot summers (up to 35 °C) and a little rain in spring and autumn. There is some agriculture and the crops include hot peppers and chick peas, which are dried and sold as leblebi.

History

Research shows occupation since prehistoric times, and caves along the river Kirmir contain stone workings apparently by the Hittites (2000 BC). Later the area was occupied by Phrygians, Ancient Romans and Byzantines (one of the caves has a carved cross from the early spread of Christianity under Roman rule).

In 1071, the Byzantine armies were defeated by the Turks at the battle of Malazgirt, and soon afterwards all of central Anatolia came under Turkish control. Güdül was occupied by Seljuk Turks, including the lord of Ankara, Şehabüldevle Güdül Bey.

Composition

There are 31 neighbourhoods in Güdül District:

Places of interest

  • The lake and forest near the village of Sorgun, north of Güdül
  • The caves in the valley of the Kirmir

Image gallery

  • Man made caves Man made caves
  • A road in Güdül A road in Güdül
  • Traditional house Traditional house
  • A stream flowing through Güdül A stream flowing through Güdül
  • An empty traditional house in Güdül An empty traditional house in Güdül
  • View of the courtyard from Güdül town center View of the courtyard from Güdül town center

References

  1. ^ "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. Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 22 May 2023.

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Neighbourhoods of Güdül District
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