Artvin
Artvin | |
|---|---|
Artvin Çoruh University City Campus | |
| Coordinates: 41°11′00″N 41°49′05″E / 41.18333°N 41.81806°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Artvin |
| District | Artvin |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Bilgehan Erdem (CHP) |
| Elevation | 345 m (1,132 ft) |
| Population (2021) | 25,841 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 08000 |
| Climate | Cfb |
| Website | www |
Artvin (Laz and Georgian: ართვინი, romanized: artvini; Russian: Артвин, romanized: Artvin; Armenian: Արտուին, romanized: Artvin) 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).
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.