Yusufeli
Yusufeli (Armenian: Բերդագրակ, Berdagrak; Georgian: ახალთი, Akhalti) is a town and district of Artvin Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey. It is located on the bank of Çoruh River 104 km south-west of the city of Artvin, on the road to Erzurum. It is the seat of Yusufeli District. Its population is 7,306 (2021).
Yusufeli | |
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Yusufeli Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 40°48′38″N 41°31′37″E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Artvin |
| District | Yusufeli |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Eyüp Aytekin (AKP) |
| Elevation | 741 m (2,431 ft) |
| Population (2021) | 7,306 |
| Time zone | TRT (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 08700 |
| Climate | Cfb |
| Website | www |
The town of Yusufeli sits in a valley where the Çoruh River is joined by the Barhal. To its north are the Kaçkar Mountains running east to west, with villages in other valleys between the mountains. The micro climate allows the cultivation of olives, grapes, and citrus fruits, the driving forces of the economy in addition to tourism. The town can be reached by air via Erzurum Airport, 135 km (84 mi) away from Yusufeli or by road from Artvin, Erzurum and Trabzon (via İspir in Erzurum Province).
There is a widely criticised plan to dam the Çoruh at Yusufeli, which would submerge 15,000 homes.