Çankırı

Çankırı, historically known as Gangra (Greek: Γάγγρα), is a city in Turkey, about 140 km (87 mi) northeast of Ankara. It is situated about 800 m (2500 ft) above sea level. It is the seat of Çankırı Province and of Çankırı District. Its population is 90,564 (2021).

Çankırı
General view of Çankırı
Çankırı
Location in Turkey
Çankırı
Çankırı (Turkey Central Anatolia)
Coordinates: 40°35′55″N 33°37′09″E
CountryTurkey
ProvinceÇankırı
DistrictÇankırı
Government
  Mayorİsmail Hakkı Esen (MHP)
Elevation
800 m (2,600 ft)
Population
 (2021)
90,564
Time zoneTRT (UTC+3)
Area code0376
Websitecankiri.bel.tr
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