Artvin
Artvin (Laz and Georgian: ართვინი, romanized: artvini; Russian: Артвин, romanized: Artvin; Armenian: Արտուին, romanized: Ardvin) is a city in northeastern Turkey about 30 kilometres (19 miles) inland from the Black Sea. It is the seat of Artvin Province and Artvin District. Its population is 25,841 (2021).
Artvin | |
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Artvin Çoruh University City Campus | |
Artvin Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 41°11′00″N 41°49′05″E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Artvin |
| District | Artvin |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Demirhan Elçin (IYI) |
| Elevation | 345 m (1,132 ft) |
| Population (2021) | 25,841 |
| Time zone | TRT (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 08000 |
| Climate | Cfb |
| Website | www |
It is located on a hill overlooking the Çoruh River near the Deriner Dam. It is a former bishopric and (vacant) Armenian Catholic titular see and the home of Artvin Çoruh University.
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