Çankırı

Çankırı
General view of Çankırı
Çankırı
Location in Turkey
Çankırı
Çankırı (Turkey Central Anatolia)
Coordinates: 40°35′55″N 33°37′09″E / 40.59861°N 33.61917°E / 40.59861; 33.61917
CountryTurkey
ProvinceÇankırı
DistrictÇankırı
Government
  Mayorİsmail Hakkı Esen (MHP)
Elevation
800 m (2,600 ft)
Population
 (2021)
90,564
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Area code0376
Websitecankiri.bel.tr

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).