List of mayors of Ankara facts for kids
Ankara, the capital city of Turkey, has a long history, and its leaders play a big role in its development. A mayor is an elected official who leads a city's government. This article lists the people who have served as the mayor of Ankara since the Republic of Turkey was founded. These leaders help manage everything from city services to new building projects.
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Who Leads Ankara? A Look at Its Mayors
Early Leaders: Governors as Mayors (1924–1960)
In the early years of the Republic, the governors of Ankara also acted as the city's mayors. This meant one person held two important jobs at once. They were responsible for both the province and the city.
- 1 Mehmet Ali Bey (1924–1924)
- 2 Ali Haydar Bey (1924–1926)
- 3 Asaf Bey (1926–1928)
- 4 Nevzat Tandoğan (1929–1946)
- 5 O. Sabri Adal (1946–1946)
- 6 İzzettin Çağpar (1946–1948)
- 7 Ragıp Tüzün (1948–1950)
- 8 Fuat Börekçi (1950)
- 9 Atıf Benderlioğlu (1950–1954)
- 10 Kemal Aygün (1954–1955)
- 11 Cemal Göktan (1955)
- 12 Orhan Eren (1955–1957)
- 13 Kemal Aygün (1957–1958)
- 14 Dilaver Argun (1958–1960)
When the Military Stepped In (1960–1963)
After a big change in government on May 27, 1960, the military took charge. During this time, the military decided who would be mayor. This continued until 1963, when new rules for elections were put in place.
- 15 İrfan Baştuğ (1960)
- 16 İhsan Orgun (1960–1961)
- 17 Nuri Teoman (1961–1962)
- 18 Enver Kuray (1962–1963)
Citizens Choose: Elected Mayors (1963–1980)
A new law on July 27, 1963, made it possible for people to vote for their mayor. The first time citizens voted for their city leader was on November 17, 1963. This was a big step for local democracy in Ankara.
- 19 Halil Sezai Erkut (1963–1968)
- 20 Ekrem Barlas (1968–1973)
- 21 Vedat Dalokay (1973–1977) (CHP)
- 22 Ali Dinçer (1977–1980) (CHP)
Another Period of Military Rule (1980–1984)
On September 12, 1980, there was another change in government. The military once again appointed mayors. This period lasted until 1984. During this time, a new law in December 1981 changed how some large cities in Turkey were organized. This helped them meet new needs.
- 23 Süleyman Önder (September 15, 1980 – March 30, 1984) (appointed)
The Metropolitan Era: Modern Mayors of Ankara (1984–Present)
On March 8, 1984, a new law created the "metropolitan municipality." This meant Ankara became a bigger city area with a special government. Since then, the mayors have led this larger metropolitan area.
| No. | Portrait | Name (Birth–Death) |
Term of office | Political party | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Took office | Left office | Time in office | ||||||
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Mehmet Altınsoy (1924–2007) |
26 March 1984 | 26 March 1989 | 5 years, 0 days | ANAP | ||
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Murat Karayalçın (born 1943) |
26 March 1989 | 21 September 1993 | 9 years, 179 days | SHP | ||
| 26 | |
Vedat Aydın (1955–2020) |
21 September 1993 | 27 March 1994 | 187 days | SHP | ||
| 27 |  |
Melih Gökçek (born 1948) |
27 March 1994 | 27 October 2017 | 23 years, 214 days | RP/FP (until 2001) |
He was re-elected four times (in 1999, 2004, 2009 and 2014). He later resigned at the request of his party and the President. | |
| AK Party (from 2001) |
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| 28 |  |
Mustafa Tuna (born 1957) |
6 November 2017 | 8 April 2019 | 1 year, 153 days | AK Party | He was chosen by the city council. | |
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Mansur Yavaş (born 1955) |
8 April 2019 | Incumbent | 6 years, 81 days | CHP | He was elected in the 2019 election. | |
