Çankırı
Çankırı | |
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General view of Çankırı | |
| Coordinates: 40°35′55″N 33°37′09″E / 40.59861°N 33.61917°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Çankırı |
| District | Çankırı |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | İsmail Hakkı Esen (MHP) |
| Elevation | 800 m (2,600 ft) |
| Population (2021) | 90,564 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Area code | 0376 |
| Website | cankiri |
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).