Mamak, Ankara

Mamak
Map showing Mamak District in Ankara Province
Mamak
Location in Turkey
Mamak
Mamak (Turkey Central Anatolia)
Coordinates: 39°56′32″N 32°55′23″E / 39.94222°N 32.92306°E / 39.94222; 32.92306
CountryTurkey
ProvinceAnkara
Government
  MayorVeli Gündüz Şahin (CHP)
Area
321 km2 (124 sq mi)
Elevation
950 m (3,120 ft)
Population
 (2022)
687,535
  Density2,100/km2 (5,500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
06260
Area code0312
Websitewww.mamak.bel.tr

Mamak is a municipality and metropolitan district of Ankara Province, Turkey. Its area is 321 km2, and its population is 687,535 (2022). It is part of the city of Ankara. Its elevation is 950 m (3,117 ft).

Important public buildings include an infamous military prison which has been the subject of legend; the military electronic surveillance centre; and Ankara's largest rubbish dump.